Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025
Time: 08:00-12:00
Location: Għadira Nature Reserve
Join us for a spring bird migration celebration! We invite you to a public bird ringing session, where you’ll get a rare chance to see this essential research process up close. Bird ringing is one of the most valuable methods for studying bird populations and tracking migratory pathways. Ringing demonstrations will take place throughout the event without fixed schedule.
Mid-April is the perfect time to observe a variety of bird species as they pass through on their migration journey. Għadira, a thriving wetland habitat, serves as a crucial stopover, offering shelter to many birds on their way to their breeding grounds.
The birds you have a chance to see are many, since this time is the most diverse in terms of species. These may include different species of hirundines, flycatchers and warblers being ringed and waders and herons on the wetland.
In addition to bird ringing, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Visit our brand-new birdwatching hide for a closer look at the waders and other wetland birds. Our experienced birders will help you spot and identify the birds using binoculars and telescopes.
✅ Take part in an interactive scientific activity—use a unique bird ID number to uncover fascinating details about your assigned species!
The reserve will be open until 16:00. Although, bird ringing will conclude by noon, as bird activity decreases later in the day.
The event is open to all and completely free! However, registration is mandatory.
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Don’t miss this chance to witness the wonders of migration and get hands-on with bird conservation!