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The Gardener’s Friend

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kieran Galea for 11-14
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The Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a regular visitor to the Maltese Islands. This bird species is one of the few bird species in which both male and female have very similar plumage – with the particular orange breast and face. Its top parts from its head downwards is usually of a greyish brown colour while its belly is white. It mainly feeds on insects and even worms and it hunts during both night and day.For a very long time it was considered to be a gardener’s friend and it was not harmed due to various legends!

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Craig Cassar, Luca Micallef, Shaun Isherwood for 11-14
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The Maltese Fresh Water Crab (Potamon fluviatile ssp. lanfrancoi) is one of many endemic endangered species on the Maltese Islands. In fact it is only found in a few localities in Malta and Gozo. Its habitat usually consists of mud found along fresh water streams and since fresh water is quite scarce, such habitats are continuously decreasing. In the picture, the crab is literally trying to hide by camouflaging itself well with its surroundings, cautiously waiting for its prey to come along! Although it can feed on frogs, this specie also a scavenger.

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kyle Fenech for 11-14
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The dazzlingly yellow flower which is commonly seen in the local countryside is locally known as Qarsu or Haxixa Ingliza, or scientifically as Oscalis pes-caprae is an alien plant species that was accidently brought over to the Maltese Islands nearly two hundred years ago. It is called alien since it is not a native plant of the Maltese islands. The Cape Sorrel as it is commonly known in English has however not only managed to survive but also to take over quite a bit of our countryside since it has found excellent climatic conditions to grow in. Although invasions of alien species can also occur naturally, more often than not it is the rate at which they spread and take over the local habitats which is of concern. The Cape Sorrel is one such case!

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Irvine Sultana for 11-14
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The Xarolla Windmill has been recently restored. Locals are very proud of this architectural testimonial which showcases a small yet important part of the life of our hard working ancestors. Our small island is decorated with such beauty and our people and local councils are working to keep it well. In this world, bigger countries have less historical features than we do so decreasing vandalism will enable more citizens to enjoyed such architectural gems. The windmill is a perfect of example which utilizes a natural renewable resource to work – wind. Wind energy used to make the palettes turn and these in turn rotated a simple gear wheel within the windmill itself. This was connected to circular plates between which wheat could be placed and then ground to produce flour and semolina. It is a sustainable practice which does not impinge on the already threatened energy industry.

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Nick Mifsud for 11-14
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Water is indeed a precious resource locally. Since most of the rain usually falls between October and March, its scarcity during the summer months creates a huge quandary for local farmers. The picture was taken after an abrupt storm but it can be easily noticed that the water run-off is huge. Unfortunately a large amount of run off rain water ends being lost since it finds its way back to the sea. It would be great if more reservoirs could be built, maybe under new apartment blocks in order to make better use of this resource. This the way forward for sustainability.

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The Gardener’s Friend

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kieran Galea for 11-14
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The Maltese Fresh Water Crab

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Craig Cassar, Luca Micallef, Shaun Isherwood for 11-14
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The Alien Cape Sorrel

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kyle Fenech for 11-14
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Wind Energy

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Irvine Sultana for 11-14
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We never know the worth of water till the well runs dry

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Nick Mifsud for 11-14
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kieran Galea for 11-14
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Craig Cassar, Luca Micallef, Shaun Isherwood for 11-14
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kyle Fenech for 11-14
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Irvine Sultana for 11-14
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Nick Mifsud for 11-14
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