Date: 5 October 2025
Birdwatching
Time: 8:00 – 10:00
Locations: Simar, Salina, Xrobb l-Għaġin.
The second day of EuroBirdwatch 2025 in Malta!
On Sunday, 5 October from 8:00 to 10:00 you can join us at any of the following locations for a guided birdwatching session: Simar Nature Reserve, Salina Nature Reserve, Xrobb l-Għaġin.
At each location we will have experienced birdwatchers to share helpful tips and tricks and assist you with identifying of the species. BirdLife Malta team will also provide binoculars and other learning materials. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve spent your entire life doing birdwatching, we’ll be happy to see you!
Pick your closest location, grab your binoculars and come participate in EuroBirdwatch with us!
Please note that our capacity is limited, so registration is needed to attend. To register click on your preferred location and complete a separate registration form for each person in your group.
Bird Ringing
Time: 7:30 – 8:30; 8:30 – 9:30
Location: Għadira Nature Reserve
On Sunday, 5 October, BirdLife Malta will also host two bird ringing sessions at Għadira Nature Reserve. This is an incredible chance to learn more about bird ringing techniques and the importance of this research tool, which provides global data for the study of migration, distribution, and many other aspects of bird ecology.
Bird ringing in the Maltese Islands is carried out by the BirdLife Malta Ringing Scheme. We have been practicing this research technique since 1965, and this year marks the 60th anniversary for us!
We will have an early start with two bird ringing sessions before the reserve opens to the general public. There will be two sessions on the day: one starting at 7:30 and the other at 8:30. Each session can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants. Attendance is free, but places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To join, please book your preferred session and complete a separate registration form for each person in your group.
Participants are welcome to stay after the ringing session to do some birdwatching at the reserve.
*Important: Before 10:00 the reserve will only be open for those attending the ringing session and attendees will not be allowed to visit areas beyond the reception area where the ringing session will be held.
EuroBirdwatch 2025 events in Malta will start the previous day, 4 October, with a birdwatching session at Buskett. For details about the first day of EuroBirdwatch 2025 weekend click here.
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