/library/oar/handle/123456789/34849 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:49:54 GMT 2026-11-07T12:49:54Z /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. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/150829 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /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. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/150828 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/150827 Title: Obituary : Charles Galea Bonavia Abstract: Obituary of Charles Galea Bonavia. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/150827 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/150804 Title: Il-Merill : the ornithological journal of BirdLife Malta no. 35 Abstract: Il-Merill is the ornithological journal of BirdLife Malta. It serves as a medium for the publication of articles and short notes dealing with aspects of ornithology that have a bearing on the Maltese Islands and the Mediterranean. It also carries systematic lists of birds recorded in the Maltese Islands as well as bird ringing reports. Il-Merill has been in publication since 1970. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/150804 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z