Autumn migrating birds
In Malta, raptors can be seen throughout September. The largest numbers arrive during the third week. The most common species are the marsh harrier (bugħadam aħmar), the honey buzzard (kuċċarda), the hobby (seqer tal-ħannieqa) and the kestrel (spanjulett). Other species include falcons such as the Eleonora’s Falcon (bies tar-reġina) as well as several species of …