Nov 29
The Park in December

The Park in December

December is associated with the festive season of Christmas, and the Robin (Pitirross) is often depicted on Christmas cards. This red-breasted bird is a familiar sight in December in the Park and all over the Maltese islands. One cannot miss this bird as its calls and songs are frequently heard.... read more →
Nov 01
Stonechat, bird

The Park in November

By November birds classified as “wintering birds “should be around and sometimes easy to spot. Stonechats (Buċaqq tax-Xitwa), Meadow Pipits (Pespus), Robins (Pitirross), and Black Redstart (Fjamma Sewda) are regular birds in the Park in November. All can be seen in the exposed garigue areas, however Robins favour more vegetated... read more →
Oct 01
Robin, Pitirross by Nicholas Galea

The Park in October

October brings with it, usually, rain, and fresher air. October is also the month were some familiar birds appear in the Park, some of which stay here throughout the winter. Two of these are the Robin (Pitirross) and the Stonechat (Buċaqq tax-Xitwa). The Robin is unmistakable with its reddish breast,... read more →
Sep 25
Blue Flag, Golden Bay 2021

Blue Flag educational activities at Golden Bay

During the month of September three Blue Flag educational activities were carried out at Golden Bay.    The activities were sponsored by the Malta Tourism Authority and carried out by Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park.    The activity leader spoke to people on the beach about the importance of keeping our... read more →
Sep 01
Chameleon

The Park in September

Insects - The constant singing of the Cicada (Maltese: Werżieq ta’ Binhar) will continue in September, so you cannot miss it during the day, especially when passing in areas where there are some trees. In September butterflies can also be seen, including the Swallowtail. This butterfly lays its eggs on... read more →
Aug 26
Malta Waste Reduction Awards 2021

Malta Waste Reduction Awards 2021

Yesterday, on Wednesday 25th August, WasteServ organized the eighth edition of the Malta Waste Reduction Awards, awarding those actions that best represented the theme of “Invisible Waste”. Majjistral Nature and History Park took part in the European Week for Waste Reduction 2020, a European project coordinated by WasteServ Malta and... read more →
Aug 01
The Park in August

The Park in August

Sea Squill – The Sea Squill (Maltese: Għansar, Għansar Kbir, Basal tal-Għansar) is a sub-endemic plant with a central Mediterranean distribution. It is very common in the Park, and grows from a bulb that is often close to and emerging from the surface of the soil. Leaves basal and bright green,... read more →
Jun 30
Subalpine Warbler

The Park in July

Much of the Park’s landscape in July is dry, brown and seemingly barren. It is the dry season after all! However the coastal area beneath the cliffs is green, a stark contrast with the rocky plateau. Climbing plants of Smilax (Sarsaparilla) form impassable spiny thickets. Flowers usually appear later on... read more →
Jun 23
Jun 01
The Park in June

The Park in June

Much of the Park’s landscape is now dry, brown and seemingly barren. However wildlife can still be found. A walk in June is always greeted by the song of a small bird singing high up in the sky – the Short-toed Lark (Bilbla). Their song can be heard practically in... read more →