BirdLife says at least 49 protected birds 'illegally shot' in first months of autumn hunting season

At least 49 protected birds were confirmed to have been illegally shot since the start of the autumn hunting season between September and mid-November, with half of all protected birds that were shot being Common Kestrels, BirdLife Malta has said. In a video message on Facebook, the NGO said that illegal hunting has continued to surge this autumn,