Tuesday 19 July 2011

Migration of the Marsh Harrier over Malta

Marsh Harrier - Natalino Fenech

The Marsh Harrier is the most numerous bird of prey during the autumn migration through the Maltese Islands. They start to arrive at around mid-August and continue making their way till mid-October, sometimes even late October.

The peak is normally reached during September. This medium sized bird of prey normally hunts small mammals, insects and also other birds even during migration.


Write up by Christopher Cachia Zammit and Michael Sammut

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