Għadira Nature Reserve - Malta

Located in the north of Malta, Għadira Nature Reserve is on the outskirts of Mellieħa, this seven hectare reserve comprises of brackish lake and saltmarsh habitat. Due to the dry climate in Malta, permanent areas of inland water are rare, making the Għadira wetlands an extremely important habitat for birds and other wildlife. Around 140 species of migrating birds are seen annually. Most of the birds seen are migrants, stopping to rest and refuel before continuing their long migration journeys. Għadira Nature Reserve is a fully protected bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, and a Special Area of Conservation within the EU Natura 2000 network.

Prior to the completion of this project, the bird watching facility at this Natura 2000 Reserve was reached via a flight of steps and hence not accessible to wheelchair users, particularly school children who regularly are taken on school visits to this Reserve.

The project completed in March 2025 provides an accessible facility where wheelchair users can enjoy bird watching which was not available prior to the completion of this project.

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