FKNK accuse bird activists of “neocolonial behaviour”

FKNK representatives have spoken of their concerns regarding what they described as “the neocolonial behaviour and threats of CABS and BirdLife Malta activists,” during a meeting with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri.

In a statement, FKNK said that the meeting, which took place at the Ministry, also included discussions in detail on “the outcome of the spring 2022 hunting season; the finch trapping research programme and trapping licenses; the progress of regularisation regarding taxidermy; administrative fines and penalties; and the various FKNK projects, among others.At the end of the meeting, FKNK said that its officials presented the Minister with a dove statuette made of a composition of Plaster of Paris and clay, which was sculpted and painted by the artist, Stephen Fenech, who is also a hunting member of FKNK.

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