Descrição
One of the best places in the Maltese Islands to see local species such as Melro-azul, calhandrinha and Toutinegra-tomilheira, against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and jaw-dropping cliffs. peneireiro-de-dorso-malhado / peneireiro and falcão-peregrino also nest in the area. However, the cliffs are better known for the largest Cagarra-do-mediterrânico colony in the archipelago, which is at least a 1,000 pairs strong. On summer nights a cacophony of these birds' calls can be enjoyed from land or even better join one of BirdLife Malta’s special sunset boat trips to see them! The cliffs hold two other seabird species, namely Paínho-de-cauda-quadrada and Pardela do Mediterrâneo, which are much harder to see. You might be luckier with spotting nesting Andorinhão-pálido.
The open garrigue and steppe habitat that dominate the area attracts migrants such as chats, wheatears, pipits, Hoopoes and Picanço-barreteiro but even species like Coruja-do-nabal. Ta’ Ċenċ and the cliffs further west have a good record for rarer species too. Rabirruivo de Moussier, Chasco-do-deserto, calhandrinha-das-marismas and Picanço-grande are to name some.
Detalhes
Acesso
All the area is privately owned but you can walk along the many tracks. Park at Mġarr ix-Xini or Sannat village.
Terreno e Habitat
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina , Vale , Steppe , Mar , AgriculturaCondições
Plano , Rochoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Remember not to use bright lights and not to leave any trash at coastal areas, especially cliffs which are home to shearwaters. Organic trash sustains rat populations which then feed on shearwater eggs and chicks. For more information on seabird conservation in Malta visit: https://birdlifemalta.org/arcipelagugarnija.

