Did you know that over 10,000 White Wagtails roost in the trees at Valletta’s Great Siege Square during late autumn and the winter months? To arrive in Valletta, they need to make very long migration flights every year – from Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark to Eastern European countries such as Hungary and the Czech Republic. It is a spectacular sight to see thousands of birds circling over the Ficus trees in Valletta and here at BirdLife Malta, we want to make sure that this sight is experienced by as many people as possible! This year it is celebrated with multiple events at the Great Siege Square!
Throughout the end of October and November, with the support of Valletta 2018 - European Capital of Culture, various activities from bird roosting sessions to an art day will be organised! Check out the calendar below:
Screening of a short video all about White Wagtails
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October | 18:00-21:00
Screening of a short video all about White Wagtails
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November | 17:00-20:00
Art Day
Sunday 18 November | 10:00-16:00
Bird roosting activities
Sunday 18 & 25 and Saturday 24 November | 16:00-18:00