Over 16,000 #WhiteWagtails counted across Malta
Our annual roost count highlights how vital urban trees are for wintering birds. Thanks to volunteers, the public, Valletta Mayor & APS Bank for joining us. Protecting mature Ficus trees means protecting urban wildlife.
#UrbanNature #CitizenScience
Over 16,000 White Wagtails counted in Malta’s annual roost!
BirdLife Malta volunteers were joined by the public, the Mayor of Valletta Olaf McKay & APS Bank to celebrate urban biodiversity & the protection of Valletta’s Ficus trees.
Read our press release. Link in first comment.
#WhiteWagtails
Why did the single white wagtail cross the road?
To get to the other pied.
#ukbirding #birdwatching #piedwagtails #whitewagtails
Every winter, #WhiteWagtails grace Malta’s skies, creating captivating sights as they return to their roosts at dusk. Over 25 dedicated volunteers joined BirdLife Malta to count these stunning migratory birds at three key locations: Valletta, Qawra, and Mosta.
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Two White Wagtails are perched on a branch, observing their surroundings. While most of their kind migrate to northern Africa in late fall, this pair has chosen to remain here for the winter.
As our winters become milder, more birds that typically migrate south choose to remain here. #WhiteWagtails breed in this area during spring and summer but fly to Northern Africa in late fall when temperatures drop. However, some decide to stay. #MotacillaAlba #BirdsinLatin #Birding #Birdphotography
