Sunday, January 21, 2018

Is-Simar

Last Friday our class together with the year 3s, went to the nature reserve 'Is-Simar' Here the children had to work out handouts and go through the paths and observe trees, insects, birds etc. We also had a guide to help us through.  
The following are some photos I took during this outing.


About Is-Simar Nature Reserve
Is-Simar is an oasis amongst a valley of agricultural landscape. The reserve takes its name from the sharp rush (Is-Simar in Maltese) which is regenerating throughout the reserve. The wetlands provide a safe haven for both resident and migrating birds.


Made up of a mosaic of habitats including open pools, reedbed, and trees, Is-Simar is teeming with wildlife. The pools are attractive to aquatic birds like herons, rails and kingfishers, but also provide a home for the rare and protected Mediterranean Killifish and species of rare tassel-weed. Is-Simar Nature Reserve is a fully protected bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, and a Special Area of Conservation within the EU Natura 2000 network.

It was a fun day for all!

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