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Listening to the calling of Scopoli’s Shearwaters is the best nature spectacle of a Maltese summer and Dwejra, Gozo is a perfect spot for it. Being a Dark Sky Heritage Area, it is also one of the few places to enjoy a starry night sky from! 

We invite you to watch the sunset from the Dwejra tower roof and hear the special shearwater calls while looking up at the stars. 

We will start the evening with two engaging talks:  

• Professor Joseph Caruana will speak about astronomy and light pollution. 
• Our LIFE Tetide project team will give a presentation on seabirds on Gozo, with a focus on the research and monitoring actions on the island.

After the talks, we will enjoy sunset on the tower roof and head out along the cliffs to try our luck at hearing shearwaters! At this time of year, Scopoli’s Shearwaters (Ċiefa in Maltese) are in full swing in their breeding season and call at night to communicate with their partners or neighbours.  

Professor Joseph Caruana will also set up a telescope for astronomy viewing, so fingers crossed for a clear cloud-free night. 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Essentials: Sturdy footwear and drinking water.
Optional: Torch with red light and binoculars for pre-sunset birdwatching.

We will provide torches with red light if you don’t have yours. Sturdy footwear and the ability to walk on rough terrain at night is essential to reach the tower. 

The number of participants is limited to 15 persons, so booking is required. Please note that a separate form must be filled in for each participant. Register here to reserve your spot:

As the number of participants is limited, please let us know if you are unable to attend after registering, so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. 

Participation is against a €5 donation to Din l-Art Ħelwa for hosting the event at the tower. It can be paid in cash on the day or from the button below.

For queries email us on events@birdlifemalta.org 

Please note that we will go to the cliffs and set up an astronomy telescope only if the weather conditions are favourable. Although can stay longer on the tower roof as an alternative. Shearwater-calling behaviour is variable, and we cannot guarantee that we will hear them. We encourage participants to stay till 10pm to increase the chances. 

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