OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

The Mediterranean storm-petrel spends much of its life at sea.

Here’s the twist.

On Filfla, these small birds nest in gaps among boulders. They approach land at night during the breeding season.

Why it still matters.

One egg, a rocky hiding place and a dark arrival: this island’s story includes lives we rarely see.

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.