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Is- Simar

Is- Simar. A wetland sanctuary. Oasis. Is- Simar is an oasis amongst a valley of agricultural landscape. Is- Simar – the Sharp Rush. The reserve takes its name from the sharp rush (Is- Simar in Maltese) which is regenerating throughout the reserve. Wetlands.

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Is- Simar

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  1. Is-Simar A wetland sanctuary

  2. Oasis Is-Simar is an oasis amongst a valley of agricultural landscape.

  3. Is-Simar – the Sharp Rush • The reserve takes its name from the sharp rush (Is-Simar in Maltese) which is regenerating throughout the reserve.

  4. Wetlands • The wetlands provide a safe haven for both resident and migrating birds. • Made up of a mosaic of habitats including open pools, reedbed, and trees, Is-Simar is teeming with wildlife.

  5. Wetlands • The pools are attractive to aquatic birds like herons, rails and kingfishers, but also provide a home for the rare and protected Mediterranean Killifish and species of rare tassel-weed.

  6. Bird Sanctuary • Is-Simar Nature Reserve is a fully protected bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, and a Special Area of Conservation within the EU Natura 2000 network.

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