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Little Ringed Plover chicks spotted at Ghadira
Ghadira Nature Reserve is once again the nesting spot for Little Ringed Plovers where several chicks are spotted by Birdlife Malta on their 50th year of operation.
Two Little Ringed Plover chicks run around the reserve under the watchful eyes of the adults
Four-day-old Little Ringed Plover chicks were spotted at the Ghadira Nature Reserve today by Birdlife Malta who is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
This is not a rare sight since these birds have selected this reserve as their breeding grounds for a number of times every year.
The chicks were observed by a number of school children on an educational outing.
Although running freely, the chicks remained under the watchful eyes of both parents. Whenever danger was sensed or the heat too strong, the chicks sheltered underneath the adults for protection.
