Children raise funds for swifts

About 80 children took part in a sponsored marathon walk from Rabat to Qrendi on Sunday to raise money for the construction of nest boxes to be put up in various localities across Malta and Gozo for swifts.

The children raised €1,121 for the birds during the annual event organised by Dinja Waħda and Klabb Ħuttaf, BirdLife Malta's children's club.

BirdLife, together with its partner in education Bank of Valletta, this year extended the invitation to all primary schools, offering them the chance to raise funds for these common migrants. The intention is to place specially designed swift nest boxes in suitable locations around the Malta. "Through Dinja Waħda, children are becoming more aware about Malta's wildlife. Swifts are recent additions to Malta's list of breeding species and the children have shown enthusiasm in helping these newcomers establish a stronghold," said Nicolette Falzon, Dinja Waħda manager.