Qawra
DescriptionQawra is situated near Bugibba in the northern path of the island. It is one of the best sites for sea watching in Malta. Qawra is very popular with tourists due to the many hotels found in the area. Qawra is all built up but one can birdwatch from near the coast like near the tower. From here you can see St.Pauls Bay islands, Xemxija Bay and Bahar ic-caghaq Coast. A wide variety of birds can be seen here throughout the year including sea birds, birds of prey, herons and ducks. A telescope is recommended the get the best out of the time spent birding. A lot of patience is needed as sometimes the birds will be far out at sea and a lot of time is spent scanning for any passing birds.
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| Qawra Point | A view of the Norther Part of the Maltese Isalnds from Qawra |
What to See
Summer Highlights: Cory Shearwater, Yelkeaun Shearwater, Yellow-legged Gull, Audoin’s Gull, Slender Billed Gull, Caspian Tern, Black Tern, Sandwich Tern and Oystercatcher
Winter Highlights: Cory Shearwater and Yelkeaun Shearwater. Small numbers of Shelduck, Shoveler , Ferruginous Duck, Red Breasted Merganser and others can appear, Yellow-legged Gull, Black-headed Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Great-crested Grebe, Gannet, Cormorant, Sandwich Tern, Meadow Pipit, White Wagtail, Robin, Black Redstart, Stonechat, Starling and Spanish Sparrow.
Autumn Highlights: Small numbers of Shelduck, Garganey, Ferruginous Duck can appear, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Night Heron, Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, Cormorant, Yellow-legged Gull, Audoin’s Gull, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Sandwich Tern, Caspian Tern, Avocet(Scarce), Bee-eater, Hoopoe, Common Quail, Barn Swallow, Alpine Swift, Skylark and Spanish Sparrow.
Spring Highlights: Rarely Visited by Birdwatchers
Best time to Visit
Autumn and Winter
How to Get There
- Public Transport:-From Valletta 48
- Public Transport:-From Valletta 49
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