Wildlife
Ghadira Nature Reserve
21 locals recommend,
Location
Il-Mellieħa
Tips from locals
The reserve is rich in bio-diversity, especially birds with over 150 bird species recorded annually.
Beginning November 3, 2018, the Għadira Nature Reserve opens every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 and at the moment (October 15) there are flamingos there! s about a 15 minute walk along the seaside from here and admission is free.
The Għadira Nature Reserve, with its rare habitat, is the only place in Malta where you can go bird watching. Located inland from Mellieħa Bay, it has been in operation since 1978. Various species of migrating birds visit the wetland and the salt marsh each year and nature lovers can observe them from two hides opposite each other. The reserve is open from 7 November to May on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free but donations help the volunteers maintain this unusual attraction in Malta.
The Għadira Nature Reserve, with its rare habitat, is the only place in Malta where you can go bird watching. Located inland from Mellieħa Bay, it has been in operation since 1978. Various species of migrating birds visit the wetland and the salt marsh each year and nature lovers can observe them fr…