Common Flowers we saw in the countryside:
Lellux - Asteraceae
Fidloqqom - Borago officinalis
Ħaxixa Ngliża - Oxalidaceae
Ilsien l-Għasfur - Silene colorata
Budebbus - Phelipanche mutelii
Kappara - Capparis Orientalis
Sedum - Petrosedum sediforme
Ħarira Ħamra - Primulaceae
Xewk Abjad - Asteraceae
Żnuber / Prinjol - Pinus halepensis
Tfiefa - Sonchus oleraceus
Berwieq - Asphodelus ramosus
Karfus il-Ħmir - Smyrnium olusatrum
Kruċiferi - Brassicaceae
Ġilbiena tas-Serp - Fabaceae
Common animals and insects we saw in the countryside:
Gremxula - Podarcis filfolensis
Naħla - Apis mellifera
Farfett tal-kaboċċi - Pieris rapae
Kamaleonte - Chamaeleo
Xaħmet l-art - Chalcides ocellatus
Għasfur tal-bejt - Passer domesticus
Here is a link to other wildlife in Malta which we didn't manage to see: https://animalsarewonderful.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/wildlife-of-malta/
This spring, Ms Romina’s kindergarten class took their learning beyond the classroom with an exciting visit to the Bird Park in Malta. As part of their exploration of the topic of birds, the children had the chance to observe colourful parrots, elegant flamingos, and wise-looking owls up close. With wide eyes and curious minds, they learned about where different birds live, what they eat, and how some travel long distances during migration. Guided tours and interactive displays made the experience both fun and educational—an unforgettable day full of wonder, learning, and a deeper appreciation for our feathered friends!
Ms Bryndis' class invited a Maltese Bee-Keeper to give a talk and demonstration to her student on how Maltese Honey is produced.
Maltese honey is made by busy bees that live in wooden boxes called beehives. The bees fly from flower to flower, collecting sweet juice called nectar. They carry the nectar back to the hive and turn it into honey. The beekeeper carefully takes the honey from the hive without hurting the bees. Then, the honey is cleaned and put into jars for us to enjoy. Maltese honey is very special because the bees collect nectar from flowers that grow only in Malta!