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Description
This reedbed, situated between Mosta and Naxxar, is a lesser known, yet rewarding birdwatching place, if you know when to go. There are a few birds present breeding such as Eurasian Moorhen, Cetti's Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Zitting Cisticola and Spanish Sparrow.
On migration you may find multiple species like Grey Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Western Marsh Harrier, European Turtle Dove and various passerines. If you're lucky maybe Little Crake, Red-rumped Swallow, Common Snipe and Penduline Tit.
In winter the pools are at their biggest and a variety of species can also be found such as European Robin, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Common Chaffinch and Dunnock. For the full list of birds see the bird list below.
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Access
Take the road to leave Mosta down the hill and when the road makes a bend turn left. Keep driving down the hill until you see a small country road. Park your car on the opposite side of the road and walk down the trail to birdwatch. I suggest exploring the area by foot or with bicycle as the road is narrow and will be hard to drive through with car.