Descrição
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 Galinha-d'água, Rouxinol-bravo, Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta, Fuinha-dos-juncos and Pardal-espanhol.
On migration you may find multiple species like Garça-real, Socó-taquari, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Rola-comum and various passerines. If you're lucky maybe Franga-d'água-bastarda, Andorinha-dáurica, Narceja-comum and Chapim-de-faces-pretas.
In winter the pools are at their biggest and a variety of species can also be found such as Pisco-de-peito-ruivo, Alvéola-cinzenta, Petinha-dos-prados, Tentilhão-comum and Ferreirinha-comum. For the full list of birds see the bird list below.
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Acesso
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.


