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On the 5th of March 2008, a group of students attending our school were invited to take part in Dinja Wahda (One World). As a matter of fact, they visited the Ghadira Nature Reserve and had the opportunity to appreciate the natural and beautiful environment of our island.
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| Students arriving at the Nature Reserve. | |
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| Learning about the formation of the Ghadira Nature Reserve, as well as about the various plants and different birds which visit throughout the year. | |
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Understanding the food chain at the reserve. Observing nature through a binocular and a telescope. A unique opportunity to get immersed into nature. |
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More students appreciating the beauty of nature. Walking through the path of peace and tranquillity of the reserve whilst trying to catch a glimpse of something unusual. |
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Birds in flight appreciating the clear blue sky over the Ghadira nature reserve. |
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A chameleon relaxing in the peaceful environment of the reserve, surrounded by a variety of flora and fauna. On the right hand side, a duck having a swim whilst eating ruppia, a bushy underwater plant with a high salinity and alkalinity tolerance. |
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Mallards enjoying the shelter of the nature reserve whilst looking for more ruppia which happens to be quite abundant. |
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