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Dwejra

Gozo  >  Malta

The westernmost poiint of the country on the island of Gozo. Most of the area is open garrigue with rocky coast and coastal cliffs. and a magnet for migrants.

Added* by StefanoMiceli
Most recent update 23 Ocak 2022

Description

The Dwejra area is open country with low vegetation. The area is one of the most geologically interesting areas in the Maltese Islands, with sheer coastal cliffs, the offshore island called Fungus Rock, the so-called inland sea etc. Being the westernmost point of the archipelago, the site is a magnet for migrants. The site is at it's best during spring migration, when one can see several species typical of open habitats such as Saz delicesi, Bozkır delicesi, Çayır delicesi, Küçük kerkenez, Bıldırcın Kuyrukkakan, Boz kuyrukkakan, Kara Kulaklı Kuyrukkakan, Kır incirkuşu İbibik, Çayır taşkuşu, Kızıl Başlı Örümcekkuşu and more. In easterly winds, flocks of herons, including Erguvani balýkçýl and Alaca Balikçil, may be seen migrating offshore or resting on the coast. Autumn and winter are less exciting but can still be good for migrants and common wintering birds. The area also hosts interesting breeding species in summer, including Boz Yelkovan (diomedea), Yelkovan, Boz Ebabil, Gökardıç and Bozkır Ötleğeni.

Details

Access

The area is a major tourist attraction, so it easily accessible by any transport. Check www.publictransport.com.mt/ for public transport routes. Walking is the best way to explore the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Steppe , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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