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Marfa Ridge: Qammiegħ to Rdum tal-Madonna

North  >  Malta

Great views towards Gozo, Comino and Malta’s western Coast. Known for Malta's largest Pardela Mediterránea colony.

Añadido* por Nathaniel Attard
Última actualización 30 diciembre 2023

Descripción

The northernmost part of Malta. Apart from its stunning landscape, Rdum tal-Madonna is perhaps best known for its 500 pair-strong Pardela Mediterránea colony, the largest colony on the islands, but the peninsula has more to offer.

The mix of landscape ranging from small fields lined by rubble walls and fruit trees, to garrigue and wild boulder scree to sheer sea cliffs, provides habitat for a wide range of breeding and migrating species. It’s a great place to explore on the way to Gozo or Comino, or when visiting Għadira Nature Reserve. However, one can also dedicate whole days to sea-watching along the Malta-Gozo channel in spring. On quiet days, birding can be supplemented by a swim at the stunning Coral Lagoon or a visit to the White and Red Towers, built by the Knights of St John.

Detalles

Accesso

The area is best explored by walking or cycling, but a surfaced road runs parallel to the ridge. Several of the smaller roads are rough and unsurfaced.

The bus stop ‘Qammiegħ’ below the Red Tower, at which routes 41, 42, 101, 221, 222 stop enroute to Ċirkewwa, is a good place to start your walk. In summer route 49 takes you closer to Armier. If by car, park at the Radar Station or at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and explore the surrounding area by foot.

Terreno y habitat

Estepa , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Mar , Playa , Agricultura

Condiciones

Rocoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Primavera

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

From February to April large number of wildfowl and other birds like herons and waders pass through the sea channel between Malta and Gozo/Comino. The best days are those before a full moon. For this type of birding patience and a telescope are needed. While more scenic watch points can be found along the peninsula, the best is perhaps Ċirkewwa.

Pardela Mediterránea and Pardela cenicienta mediterránea can be seen in flight over the waves from land especially before sunset or on windy days. They can also be heard calling on still nights from the Immaculate Conception Chapel in their respective breeding seasons.

For open landscape migrant birds like Abubilla común, wheatears and chats the best time of year is March to early May. Breeding birds like the Roquero Solitario can be found along all the cliff coast, while the Terrera Común and Curruca Tomillera are best found close to the radar station in garrigue habitat.

Parts of the cliff coast are crucial for nesting seabirds, please help in their conservation by not leaving any litter in the area (which in turn attracts rats), and refrain from using lights at night, going on board boat trips with load music passing close to the cliffs. BirdLife Malta has through three consecutive EU LIFE-funded projects worked to improve the conservation of the Pardela Mediterránea at Rdum tal-Madonna. For more information visit the project websites below.

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