CABS birdwatchers said today that they had recorded the shooting down yesterday of a Black Stork beneath the high ground of the Dwerja Lines.

"The Black Stork is strictly protected throughout Europe and is only rarely observed migrating over Malta. The rare bird flew in from the west at 7 pm shortly before dusk towards Mosta between Zebbiegh and the Dwerja Lines," the German-based CABS committee said.

It said the bird was hit and fell out of the sky. Later an unknown person was seen collecting the bird and a metallic green pick-up was seen driving away from the scene. The video sequence, and other information which may help in identifying the poacher were handed over to the police.

Extract of video footage provided by CABS.

mynews@timesofmalta.com

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