Lembe (Bonus2) -

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Home nest of three chicks in Latvia fall at June 8, 2026



Two chicks are alive, one injured, but we hope for recovery at June 8, 2026

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One day after introduction, Lembe is adopted into brood at June 19, 2026



By the end of July, there is no difference in size at July 30, 2026

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Lembe is caught for tracking at August 19, 2026

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Credit text: Societatea Pentru Protecția Păsărilor și a Naturii – very heavily abridged from the original

“In this case, there is a sequence of events that cannot be ignored: a Black Stork tracked by satellite suddenly stopped migrating and was found dead together with four other birds. A shotgun cartridge was found at the site, and the post-mortem examination documented multiple injuries caused by shotgun pellets. The pellets entered the bird’s body and passed through it, causing fractures and extensive bleeding in the brain. The lake near Pîrjota became a common grave for four Eurasian Spoonbills, which suffered the same tragic fate as the Black Stork. This is clearly an environmental crime, and the people responsible must be punished,” SPPN said.

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I am deliberately not sharing the link, as it contains detailed (very sad) images from both the place where Lembe was found and the necropsy itself. The images may be very distressing, and the report also contains highly technical veterinary information.

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Current status of the investigation
(with help ChatGPT - translation)

As of 25 September 2026, the criminal investigation is still ongoing.

Moldovan environmental authorities have confirmed that five protected birds — one Black Stork and four Eurasian Spoonbills — were shot near Pârjota in Rîșcani District. Both species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova. The case is being investigated as a possible case of illegal hunting. ([Mediu][2])

Three firearms have been seized and are undergoing ballistic examination. Investigators are trying to establish whether the firearms were used to kill the birds and who was responsible. A 3-mm shotgun pellet was also recovered as evidence. The veterinary examination of Lembe established that the bird had been shot in the head and suffered severe cranial injuries, fractures to both wings and other traumatic injuries. ([Moldova 1][1])

The authorities have established that "four people were present in the area on the day when Lembe's GPS signal stopped". However, according to the latest public statement by the head of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate, "these four people had not yet been identified at that time". ([Moldova 1][1])

The lake where the birds were found is situated in "hunting area No. 25 Moșeni", managed by the Rîșcani branch of the Society of Hunters and Fishermen of Moldova. Waterfowl hunting took place in the area around the time of the incident. The authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the hunting activity and the deaths of the five protected birds. ([Mediu][2])

The environmental damage has been officially calculated at "62,500 Moldovan lei": 12,500 lei for the Black Stork and 12,500 lei for each of the four Eurasian Spoonbills. ([Mediu][2])
- 62,500 Moldovan lei = approximately €3,093 at the official exchange rate on 25 September 2026: 12,500 lei = approximately €619 for the Black Stork and 12,500 lei = approximately €619 for each of the four Eurasian Spoonbills

The Ministry of Environment has stated that it will monitor the progress of the investigation and co-operate with the relevant authorities so that all circumstances are established and anyone found guilty can be held legally responsible. ([Mediu][2])

Proposed change to hunting legislation

Following the incident, SPPN has called for changes to Moldova's hunting legislation.In particular, it is asking for the opening of the waterfowl hunting season to be moved from "15 August back to 15 October", as was provided for under the legislation in force in 2018. SPPN has also called for stricter requirements for obtaining hunting permits, including better identification of protected bird species. ([Jurnal.md][3])

Sources

- Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova, 17 September 2026 – official information on the investigation, three seized firearms, ballistic and veterinary examinations, the hunting area and the 62,500 MDL environmental damage. ([Mediu][2])
https://mediu.gov.md/ro/comunicate-de-p ... scani-este
- Moldova 1, 19 September 2026 – the most recent detailed public update I found on the investigation; it states that four people were present in the area but had not yet been identified, and that three firearms had been seized. ([Moldova 1][1])
https://moldova1.md/p/85680/noi-detalii ... hatgpt.com
- Jurnal.md, 16 September 2026 – reports the veterinary findings and SPPN's request to move the waterfowl hunting season to 15 October. ([Jurnal.md][3])
https://www.jurnal.md/ro/news/ba8a6996e ... hatgpt.com
- Moldova 1, 17 September 2026 – reports the wider discussion about hunting regulation following the case. ([Moldova 1][4])
https://moldova1.md/p/85564/pasari-rare ... -vanatoare

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