If you’re soaking up the sun on Malta’s beaches this summer, keep your eyes peeled, you might just witness something truly special. Earlier this week, the second turtle nest of 2025 was discovered at Għadira Bay, adding a touch of wild magic to Malta’s already stunning coastline.

Only a week ago, the first nest of the season turned up in Ġnejna, and now Għadira’s golden sands are sharing the spotlight. The find has sparked quiet excitement among conservationists and beachgoers alike. As soon as the nest was spotted, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and Nature Trust FEE Malta were on the scene, working quickly to safeguard the area.

For those unfamiliar, Malta is an occasional nesting spot for loggerhead turtles, a species considered vulnerable across the Mediterranean. They’re super shy and gentle, and they’ve been returning to our shores more frequently in recent years, a hopeful sign that conservation efforts might be paying off.

While it’s thrilling to know these creatures are choosing Malta as a nursery, it also means we all have a part to play. If you’re walking the beach and see a turtle or what might be a nest, perhaps a strange track in the sand or a disturbed patch in a quiet area, don’t poke around. Instead, ring the ERA on 2292 3500 or Nature Trust Malta on 9999 9505. You might think it’s nothing, but your call could help protect dozens of tiny lives.