https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39647 2026-04-27T07:00:50Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39820 Title: White wagtail roost at Marsa Industrial Estate Abstract: Since its discovery at the Marsa Industrial Estate in the winter 74/75, the relatively new White wagtail Motacilia alba roost was again present during the following two winters (75/76 & 76/77). The number of White Wagtails during the winter of 75/76 was estimated to be 400-500; however, no accurate count was carried out. 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39819 Title: Unusual nests of the Spectacled warbler Sylvia conspicillata Abstract: The Spectacled warbler Sylvia conspicillata is one of the few resident species in the Maltese Islands, occurring mainly in open countryside. The nest is usually situated within a foot of the ground in low scrub. However 4 nests found during the last four years at Santa Lucia/Hal Saflieni area were much higher. 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39815 Title: Il-Merill : bulletin of the Ornithological Society no. 18 Abstract: The Ornithological Society was founded in 1962 to promote the scientific study of ornithology and bird conservation in the Maltese Islands. It organises a variety of scientific and social activities. It has its own ringing scheme its own publications and a young members section. 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39682 Title: Purple sandpiper Calidris maritima a new species to the list of birds of Malta Abstract: We were requested to examine a specimen, claimed to be a Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima, by Mr. J. Pulis, a stuffed-bird collectionist. The specimen which was taken on 5th December 1976 from Gzira Pt. Limits of Wied il-Ghajn, turned out to be so, this being the first record for the Maltese Islands. 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z