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13 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 26 MAY 2019 CULTURE ENVIRONMENT Several kinds of birds of prey pass through Malta on their north-bound spring migration, of which perhaps the best known in the birding brotherhood (sadly among hunt- ers too) is the lovely honey-buzzard. It's a bird with clas- sic raptorial features: large, eagle-like, with broad wings, hooked bill and talons, majestic flight, etc. Many who see their first honey-buzzard soaring overhead are amazed that such birds actually visit our shores. Honey-buzzards (M. kuċċarda) do not nest in Malta, indeed most that visit do not even stop, they just gain height and glide off to- wards Sicily. But those that arrive in late afternoon usually look for a nice bit of woodland where to spend a night. Most opt for the chunk of mature trees at Buskett, but other wooded areas – not least Foresta 2000, which yearly grows and thickens – are also considered as stopover lodg- ings! Text: Victor Falzon Photo: Aron Tanti 662. HONEY-BUZZARD Visit Friends of the Earth's website for more information about our work, as well as for information about how to join us. You can also support us by sending us a donation - www.foemalta.org/donate GREEN IDEA OF THE WEEK 563: Book your seat at: www.foemalta.org/film TODAY, Heritage Malta is inviting the public to join a curator's tour of Fort St Angelo and to a visit of the current exhibition 'Behind Closed Doors: Fort St Angelo & the Royal Navy 1906 – 1979'. On this day, the exhibition catalogue will be offered at the discounted price of €10. The tour will focus on different areas of Fort St Angelo, including its upper part which to- day is managed by the Sovereign Military Or- der of Malta. Interestingly, during its occu- pation by the Royal Navy between 1906 and 1979, this military site was strictly prohibited to civilians (except for the 7th and 8th Septem- ber). Even the Maltese and British servicemen who worked there had clearly defined spaces where they were allowed to enter according to their work and rank. In fact, at the time, only a few individuals had ever visited all the areas of the fort. The discussion about the current exhibition which was set up to mark the 40th anniversary since the departure of foreign military forces from Malta on 31st March 1979, will reveal such interesting information and anecdotes. Tickets are limited to 50 people on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are available from all Heritage Malta museums and sites and online. Price is set at €12 (adults), €7 (students and seniors), €5 (children). Heritage Malta mem- bers enter for free, though a ticket is still re- quired. Participants are to meet at 10am at Fort St Angelo's reception area. Further information is available on www.her- itagemalta.org Curator's tour of Fort St Angelo