Description
The area around Malta International Airport is at its best in spring, particularly with north-west winds. On good days there can be good numbers of harriers, mostly Barna rétihéja but also Fakó rétihéja (early-mid spring) and Hamvas rétihéja (mid-late spring). The site can also be good for Fehérkarmú vércse and Kék vércse (late spring). In practice any migrating species can be seen from the area since it is open, such as flocks of herons, waders, Gyurgyalag and Szalakóta. szikipacsirta arrive in spring and remain to breed in small numbers. Other passerines include hirundines, including Vörhenyes fecske, and pipits, including Rozsdástorkú pityer. In late autumn, the site is also one of the best places in Malta to see Aranylile and Bíbic. Several rarities have been seen here over the years.
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Access
The site is easily accessible by any means of transport.