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maltatoday SUNDAY 18 MARCH 2018 39 Travel BEST ADVENTURE ACTIVITY There's plenty to do in the way of ad- venture around Kerry County. Cycle around Valentia Island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, and discov- er the home of Ireland's first trans- atlantic telegraph cable. Or take a guided walking tour around the wild, rugged landscape of Bray Head and check out the 19th century Martello tower that was built during the Na- poleonic wars. However if you're an adrenaline junkie try out the Coas- teering Adventure where, equipped with a wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid, you'll explore vast caves, jump in the cold Atlantic sea and swim under a spectacular archway. BEST SPOT TO WIND DOWN AND ENJOY NATURE There is rugged natural beauty all along the Ring of Kerry. Kells, an old fishing village between Glenbeigh and Cahersiveen, has been untouched by recent developments and is home to Kells Beach, one of Kerry's Blue Flag beaches. Check out the views of Dingle Bay and the Blasket Is- lands. For the best views, when the weather is fine, head to an area called mountain stage. BEST SPOTS TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT Kerry is home to a variety of res- taurants from gourmand venues to friendly pubs all offering meals unrivalled in both freshness and flavour. The chefs of Kerry are at an advantage as they have access to some of the freshest produce available in the area. Prime local beef, organic lamb and superb seafood are all on offer in the area. To get a taste of local produce, check out the Fair Day mar- kets in Cahersiveen that take place every month and go back in time to the colourful bustle of the markets at the turn of the century. For fine dining, check out Rozz- ers Restaurant, on the shores of Lakes Killarney. Highlights on the critically acclaimed menu include fresh oysters, confit duck, pan-seared medallions of monk fish or a roasted rack of Kerry lamb. For something more local check out Bricin Restaurant. The restaurant's traditional vibe is evident throughout the restaurant from the timber and stone décor, right down to the menu. Try their traditional potato pancakes and save room for their homemade desserts. Some birds we are blessed with, others we are destined to always see on books and TV, or travel overseas in search of them. One such group of birds is the woodpeckers, which live as close as Sicily but which will never make Malta their home as we lack the kind of woodland they need. There is, however, one errant member of the woodpecker family that migrates regularly, and that's the wryneck (M. bulebbiet). It is small, little bigger than a sparrow, with none of the green, red or striking patterns of the other woodpeckers. Indeed, it is a master of disguise, with brown- grey-black-white speckled plumage that merge the bird perfectly with the gnarled bark of old trees. Unless, that is, it decides to give vent to its distinctive call, which sounds like a short burst of cackling laughter. They you will know that a wryneck on a tree near you is having its bit of spot-me-if-you-can fun at your expense. Wrynecks are seen (and heard) mostly in spring and autumn, and a few over winter too. As part of a Zero Waste Camp, we are organising a clean up which is co-hosted by Malta Clean Up and supported by Marsaxlokk Local Council and Wasteserve. On Sunday 25th March we will be taking action and cleaning up a site at Delimara, in the vicinity of Xrobb l-Għaġin. Interested in joining us? 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 601. WRYNECK 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 504: Check out our newsletter to register and find out more about our other events: www.foemalta.org/newsletter/1803/ Clean up Delimara Text Victor Falzon Photo Aron Tanti

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