Video - Birdlife reacts as FKNK condemns shooting of Black Stork at Buskett

A relatively rare Black Stork was shot dead in Buskett this morning. A birdwatcher who witnessed the event said that six Black Storks arrived over Malta yesterday. One roosted at Buskett and the others near the cliffs. This morning three storks were seen flying low over Buskett.  Three shots, believed to be by the same hunter, rang out from behind the old winery and one of the graceful birds was shot down. It was dead by the time the bird watchers reached it. They handed the carcass to the police, who had been present at Buskett when the shooting took place. FKNK CONDEMNS SHOOTING In a statement, the Federation for Hunting and Conservation – Malta (FKNK) said it strongly condemned this 'criminal act'. It noted that earlier, the bird was observed in several other parts of Malta accompanied by a similar and they were unmolested. Yesterday evening four other black storks were observed in other parts of Malta and they continued on their south-west journey without incident, as did other observed birds of prey, such as eagles and other raptors. "The FKNK encourages its members and the public in general who may in any manner assist the police in their investigation to call 21224001 or...