OAR@UM Community: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45 2026-11-09T04:40:36Z Systematic list 2006–2011 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150829 Title: Systematic list 2006–2011 Abstract: The list of birds occurring in the Maltese Islands during the years 2006-2011 has been compiled from (a) observation records submitted by several observers and (b) daily log of birds of the Nature Reserves at Għadira and Simar. The main regular contributors for the years under review were: David Attard, John Attard Montalto, Martin Austad, Ian Balzan, Edward Bonavia, John J. Borg, Denis Cachia, Alex Casha, Victor Cilia, Charles Coleiro, Jean Paul Farrugia, Nicholas Galea, Raymond Galea, Charles Gauci, Mario V. Gauci, Mark Gauci, John Grech, Gilbert Haber, Manuel Mallia, Joseph M. Mangion, Caldon Mercieca, Glenn Micallef, Andre Raine, Helen Raine, Joe Sultana, Aron Tanti, Justin Vassallo, Adin Vella, Raymond Vella and Steve Zammit Lupi. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Malta Rarities and Records Committee – 5th report https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150828 Title: Malta Rarities and Records Committee – 5th report Abstract: This is the fifth report of the Malta Rarities and Records Committee (MRRC) covering the years 2023–2025. The previous reports appeared in Il-Merill (Attard Montalto, 2010; Bonavia, 2017; Bonavia, 2020; Bonavia, 2024). This report reviews the following three committee meetings: • 05.02.2024 held at the National Museum of Natural History • 03.02.2025 held at the National Museum of Natural History • 19.01.2026 held at Salina Nature Reserve. Discussions and decisions on some of the submitted records were also carried out online between committee members when appropriate. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Obituary : Charles Galea Bonavia https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150827 Title: Obituary : Charles Galea Bonavia Abstract: Obituary of Charles Galea Bonavia. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Kont taf li... [L-mina ta' Għajn Dwieli ; l-bennej tar-Rotunda fil-Mosta ; r-Reġina Adelaide fl-1838 ġiet Malta] https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150820 Title: Kont taf li... [L-mina ta' Għajn Dwieli ; l-bennej tar-Rotunda fil-Mosta ; r-Reġina Adelaide fl-1838 ġiet Malta] Abstract: Artiklu kulturali u storiku minn Joe Balzan li jippreżenta diversi tagħrif u kurżitajiet dwar l-istorja ta' Malta, fosthom il-bini tal-mina ta' Għajn Dwieli f'Raħal Ġdid u Bormla, il-bennej u l-arkitett tar-Rotunda tal-Mosta Anġlu Gatt, u l-istorja tal-bini tal-Knisja Protesstanta ta' San Pawl fil-Belt Valletta flimkien mar-rwol tar-Reġina Adelaide. 1998-09-27T00:00:00Z