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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]