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Wied Ghajn Rihana

Mosta  >  Malta

This is a decent sized reedbed with some pretty large pockets of water, especially in winter.

Added* by Zak
Most recent update 24 elokuu 2021

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 Liejukana, silkkikerttunen, samettipääkerttu, heinäkerttu and pensasvarpunen.

On migration you may find multiple species like harmaahaikara, yöhaikara, ruskosuohaukka, turturikyyhky and various passerines. If you're lucky maybe pikkuhuitti, ruostepääsky, taivaanvuohi and pussitiainen.

In winter the pools are at their biggest and a variety of species can also be found such as punarinta, virtavästäräkki, niittykirvinen, peippo and rautiainen. For the full list of birds see the bird list below.

Details

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Valley , Wetland , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

High water possible , Slippery , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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