A turtle has nested at Ghadira Bay, in what is the fourth such nesting of the year so far.

Nature Trust Malta announced late on Monday evening that the turtle had nested on the popular beach at around 9pm that same evening.

It was spotted by volunteers who were present at the time

It is the fourth nesting of the summer, with other turtles having nested at Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo and also Golden Bay.