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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 5 ALMANAC Nature Notebook 936. Black Tern EVERYBODY knows seagulls: big, white, noisy coastal birds. But there's a similar, closely related but much less familiar group: the terns. Terns too are relatively large, white, coastal birds but they have a slimmer, more elegant build. Their flight is lighter and more buoyant than the gulls' and their tail is always forked to some de- gree. Nine tern species occur on migration in Malta, none of which are common. One of these is the black tern (M. ċirlewwa sewda), so called because in summer much of its plumage turns black or dark grey. It is a scarce species here but birdwatchers spot some every year. Another group of people familiar with black terns are fishfarm workers, because their place of work – for very obvious reasons – at- tracts the attention of terns and other fishing birds. Eco-Adventure: Exploring Permaculture & Sustaina- bility for Youth & Professional Join Friends of the Earth Malta for an exciting and interactive event designed specifically for environmentally-conscious youth & youth workers looking to explore the wonders of permaculture! This engaging evening will feature a variety of activities to spark your creativity and deepen your understanding of sustainable living. Whether you're passionate about sustainability or just curious about how permaculture works, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and get inspired! Date: 4th October Location: Friends of the Earth Malta, Floriana Time: 6pm-7:30pm Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti (photo) www.birdlifemalta.org Green idea of the week 802 Register here: https://foemalta.org/event/youth-permaculture-evening/ Visit Friends of the Earth's website for more information about our work, as well as information about how to join us. You can also support us by sending us a donation – www.foemalta.org/donate Don't miss this Wind and String Piano Quintets 6 October Place: Robert Samut Hall The opening MPO Chamber series concert features two monumental works: Beethoven's Quintet for Piano and Winds, Op. 16, reflecting his early style and hinting at later innovations, and Brahms' Piano Quintet, Op. 34, known for its emotional depth and complexity. MPO Resident Conductor Michael Laus will perform at the piano, joined by the principals of the MPO wind and string sections. Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member Sustain-Delay | You Are the Instrument 23 October Place: Malta Society of Arts The body electic, literally. Join us for "You Are The Instrument," a night of groundbreaking adventurous music that touches upon the human body's potential to create and interact with sound. This unique event will feature performances by: Dafne & Accla. A GOOD WEEK Good Week/Bad Week A BAD WEEK HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has launched a casting call for young actors. The casting call was opened earlier this week, and the TV network has confirmed its authenticity to Variety. The casting call also says it is "committed to inclusive, diverse casting". The acting great James Earl Jones, who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has died at the age of 93. Jones, a longtime sufferer of diabetes, died at his home surrounded by family members, his agent Barry McPherson said. No cause of death was provided. To be eligible for the roles of Harry, Ron or Hermione, children must be between the ages of nine and 11 in April 2025 and be residents of the UK or Ireland. He appeared in Conan the Barbarian, played Eddie Murphy's dad in Coming to America and starred in The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games.