SMCJ Activities March2023 Visit to Ghadira Nature Reserve

Grade 3 students visited Ghadira Nature reserve, located in the north of Malta on the outskirts of Mellieħa.  Seven hectare reserve comprises of brackish lake and saltmarsh habitat. Due to the dry climate in Malta, permanent areas of inland water are rare, making the Għadira wetlands an extremely important habitat for birds and other wildlife. Around 140 species of migrating birds are seen annually. Most of the birds seen are migrants, stopping to rest and refuel before continuing their long migration journeys. The students enjoyed the beauty of this place and had the opportunity to do bird watching. They did a nature trail and also learnt more about the flora and fauna found in this place.