https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/37611 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:23:22 GMT 2026-04-07T23:23:22Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38056 Title: Il-Merill : journal of the Malta Ornithological Society no. 27 Abstract: The aim of Il-Merill is to serve as a medium for the publication of the annual systematic list of birds recorded in the Maltese Islands and the annual ringing report, both produced by the Research Committee of the MOS. as well as for the publication of papers and short notes primary relating to the study of birds in the Maltese Islands. Accordingly the Editorial Board welcomes contributions treating any aspect of the ornithology of the Maltese Islands and the Mediterranean for publication in this journal. Wed, 01 Jan 1992 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38056 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38050 Title: Ringing report for 1989 Abstract: This report covers the ringing activities of the Valletta Bird Ringing Scheme, run by the Malta Ornithological Society, for the year 1989. 13,132 birds of 98 species were ringed. bringing the total to 202,025 of 162 species (and 2 hybrids) by the end of the year under review. Wed, 01 Jan 1992 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38050 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38049 Title: Systematic list for 1989 Abstract: The regular contributors to the daily log kept by the Ringing and Research Committee of the Malta Ornithological Society during the year under review were: John Attard Montalto, John Borg, Richard Cachia Zammit, Alex Casha, Charles Coleiro, Mark Anthony Falzon, Raymond Galea, Charles Gauci, Manuel Mallia, Joseph M. Mangion, Michaal Sammut and Joe Sultana. Other contributors were: Mario Bosio, Simon Busuttil, Denis Cachia, Jackie Cremona, Peter J. Dunn, Joseph Dunlop, Max Farrugia, Nataline Fennech, Morten M. Hansen, J.C. Le Gassich, Caldan Mercieca, Paul Portelli, Jurgen Rudder, Silvio Scicluna, Martin Thake and Louis Vella. Other members may have contributed to the daily lag kept at the Ghadira Nature Reserve, which records were subsequently added to the national daily and species log. Wed, 01 Jan 1992 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38049 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38045 Title: Partial albino Subalpine warbler Abstract: On 29 March 1989 at ca. 1530 hrs a partial albino Subalpine warbler Sylvia cantillans was trapped for ringing at Dwejra, Gozo. On that day there was a small influx of Subalpine Warblers and some typical birds were trapped for comparison. Wed, 01 Jan 1992 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38045 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z