Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Time: 13:00-18:00
Location: Salina Nature Reserve
Did you know that owls don’t tear apart their meals? Instead, they swallow their prey whole! The indigestible parts—such as bones, feathers, and fur—are later regurgitated in the form of compact pellets. Over the years, we have collected a number of Short-eared Owl pellets from Malta, and now it’s time to uncover the fascinating secrets they hold.
We invite you to participate in our pellet dissection activity, part of our research on the ecology of Short-eared owls in Malta. The session will start with a presentation about birds’ ecology and their adaptations. This hands-on experience is designed for children and offers a fun way to learn about the anatomy of various animals. The dissection process is like a puzzle where children can reconstruct skeletons with guidance from our knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Wishing to become a biologist for a day? Join us for our third edition of this activity!
The capacity is limited to just 30 children, so be sure to secure your spot! It is suitable for children aged 8 to 15 years old.
Cost: €8 per child, parent can join for free.
Please purchase one ticket for each child through our online shop by clicking on the booking link below.
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Please note that we will be taking photos and footage during this event. Those attending will be automatically giving their consent for the audio-visual material to be stored and used by BirdLife Malta in its communication materials (including publications, interpretation, press and web) for non-commercial purposes; they will not be sold to third parties, but may be available for partnership with third parties.
