Desirée Falzon
15 posts
Desirée Falzon is a naturalist and field teacher with BirdLife Malta.
Unique encounters: discover our endemic natural heritage
Malta has several endemic plants and animals, and meeting them must surely be on your list of nature to discover with your child
February 23, 2024
Foresta 2000: millennium gift to nature
As our gardens inexorably give way to the apartment phenomenon, it is imperative to take children to some of Malta's 39 nature hotspots for both their mental and physical well-being
January 30, 2024
The white wagtail: small, smart and picture-perfect
The urban bird is the perfect species − after our resident Spanish sparrow − to start your child on a birdwatching journey
January 5, 2024
Tal-Wej: an unexpected gem of nature and history in an urban setting
This natural and archeaological gem in Mosta is the kind of place you’d want to forge your child’s memories of Malta
December 15, 2023
Light, dainty and so very pretty
Initiate your child into the fascinating world of butterflies
November 24, 2023
Robins, robins, everywhere!
Open your children’s eyes and ears to the happy arrival of robins
November 10, 2023
Toughing it out in the garrigue
Discover wildlife’s survival tactics in our harsh rocky landscape and teach your child to appreciate it
October 13, 2023
Salina Nature Reserve: a special place for nature
Take your child to the Nature 2000 site this summer and witness together how a neglected backwater has been turned into a thriving nature hotspot
August 29, 2023
Rock stars: a glimpse at the wonders of our rocky shallow shores
Grab your snorkelling gear and ignite your child's passion for exploration this summer
August 4, 2023
Summer: a time to explore our sandy shores
Get your family to explore the shallow waters with its array of sea creatures this summer. Snorkelling is the best way to do this and it's a hobby that could save our marine life.
July 14, 2023