BirdLife Malta opposes finch trapping in Ornis Committee meeting
Wednesday's Ornis committee meeting resulted in a vote in favour of the Federazzjoni Kaċċaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti's (FKNK) proposal in favour of a research programme, but the vote did not delve into details of whether a finch trappin
Wednesday's Ornis committee meeting resulted in a vote in favour of the Federazzjoni Kaċċaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti's (FKNK) proposal in favour of a research programme, but the vote did not delve into details of whether a finch trapping season should open this year or otherwise, BirdLife said in a statement.
Irrespectively, BirdLife Malta (BLM) voted against any attempts at the continuation of any smokescreen season, permitting finch trapping whether by means of research or otherwise (including a trapping season for song thrush and golden plover).
During same Ornis Committee meeting, the committee was briefed by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit (WBRU) on the need to address the issues raised by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgement. However, the details of how these would be effectively addressed, were not tabled.
BirdLife Malta said it remains adamant that any attempts to open the trapping season as previous years, shall be a direct confrontation of the verdict delivered on the 19th of September 2024.
Last month, the European Court of Justice ruled that te by adopting a derogation allowing the live capture of individuals of 7 species of wild finches, Malta is in breach of the Birds Directive.
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