BirdLife Malta has advised that there are still places available for Gozo residents to experience a wildlife encounter on a sunset boat trip to view one of Malta’s most enigmatic birds – the .

This special trip is open exclusively for Gozitan residents. There is a maximum of 60 people per boat trip, bookings are on a first come, first served basis. Due to safety reasons children under the age of 5-years old cannot be accepted, the organisers said.

During this magical evening those on board will be able to witness one of Malta’s most spectacular natural phenomena – the Scopoli’s Shearwater – the largest of Malta’s shearwater species – “rafting” on the water before returning to their nests in Ta’ Cenc cliffs, Gozo.

The trip leaving from Gozo, on Saturday, the 16th of July – which will depart from and return to Mgarr Harbour, between 6pm and 9pm.

Booking is open until the 30th of June or until the seats are taken up.

BirdLife Malta is inviting you to take to the sea and join its LIFE Arcipelagu Garnija team on a sunset boat ride, so get your binoculars and cameras ready.

Throughout the breeding season these birds can be seen congregating in large numbers (500-1000 birds) on the sea after they return from their foraging trips, behaviour known as “rafting.”

As darkness falls they begin to leave the water and fly to their burrows in the cliffs to take the turn in incubating their egg or to feed their growing chicks

Prices for tickets are between €10.00 – €15.00 depending on if member, or age. To book your place and to read further information as well as terms and conditions please click here

Raft of Scopoli’s Shearwaters at Ta Cenc – Photo by Daniel Cilia.

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