November 16, 2015
The endemic Maltese Swallowtail butterfly, a subspecies of the European Swallowtail is only found in the Maltese Islands, locally called “Farfett tar-reġina/bużbież/fejġel”. It has an impressive wingspan […]
November 8, 2015
The small tree of the Pomegranate is native to Asia, but it has become naturalised in the Maltese Islands for a long time. It is in […]
October 14, 2015
Observed: Mainly in Autumn, however is also seen in Winter and Spring Description: The Eurasian Dotterel is a small long-legged wader of the plover bird family, […]
October 12, 2015
The exquisite sweet scent of the Yellow-throated Crocus flower (Crocus longiflorus, Żagħfran Salvaġġ) may be enjoyed during these Autumnal days. In the garrigue area of Dingli […]
October 7, 2015
Have you ever heard of the edible Azalore hawthorn fruit? The deciduous Azalore tree or Mediterranean hawthorn (Crataegus azalorus, Għanzalor) is indigenous to the Mediterranean region, […]
August 31, 2015
Image caption – The Lobed Argiope at Dingli Cliffs (Source: The Cliffs Interpretation Centre) The striking Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata, Brimba kbira tal-widien) is the largest […]
August 27, 2015
The Carob Tree (Siġra tal-Ħarrub, Ceratonia siliqua) is one of the most characteristic species that defines Maltese maquis communities. It is indigenous to the eastern Mediterranean […]
August 7, 2015
Visit Dingli Cliffs during these hot summer days and count the number of fennel plants! The Fennel (Bużbież, Foeniculum vulgare) is an unmistakeable plant, which is […]
July 6, 2015
Edible figs (Bajtar) were one of the first cultivated trees, while the Black mulberries (Tut) have also been cultivated for a long time. Both trees are […]