WATCH: BirdLife Malta releases healed Kestrel on Comino after rescue from gunshot wound
BirdLife Malta has shared a heartwarming video of a Common Kestrel being released back into the wild on Comino, after 12 days of rehabilitation following a gunshot wound sustained in Qala, Gozo.
Before its release, the female kestrel was fitted with a ring and tracking device. Upon release, it took off in a southern direction, flying over open sea toward Africa. Fully recovered, the bird completed an impressive 450 km journey in just 13 hours, reaching the Tunisian coast near Zarzis in the early hours of the following morning.
The organisation expressed gratitude to the dedicated vets, rehabilitation team, and members of the public who contributed to the bird’s recovery, enabling it to continue its migration journey.
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Well done to everyone involved!