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Category Archives: BIRDWATCHING
Bird photography in Estonia
Bird photography in Estonia There is so much information how to photograph birds in technical manner but not so much how to get close to birds. You can know how to use your camera and put it in correct settings. To get close to birds is other story and probably harder than to learn … Continue reading
Why to bird watching in Estonia ?
Bird watching in Estonia Why is Estonia an excellent location for bird watching? * about 70% of Estonia is bordered by water, which almost makes Estonia a peninsula * we have many lakes, swamps and bogs, which are highly suitable bird habitats * the Black Stork, Hazel Grouse, Capercaillie and Nutcracker nest here. There are … Continue reading
Ural Owls in Estonian forests
Ural Owls in Estonian forests What have I experienced in photographing this mostly nocturnal bird? Ural Owls need old trees to nest, but they also use other birds’ old nests. They like large forest massifs. Ural Owls in Estonian forests prefer locations with grass fields or open spaces like clear cut forest areas. Mice are … Continue reading
White-Tailed Eagle Photography
White-Tailed Eagle Photography The white-tailed eagle is largest bird of prey in Estonia, with a wing span of 200-245 cm and a body mass of up to 6 kg. The white-tailed eagle is apparently native to Estonia. The first written records of white-tailed eagles encountered in the Baltic States date back to the final … Continue reading
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Planning for Nature Tours to Estonia
Planning for Nature Tours to Estonia If you’re planning to go to Estonia, it might be a good idea to sign up for a nature tour. Nature tours to Estonia are guaranteed to be interesting, as the biodiversity in the country makes it a famous naturist spot. Unusual animals like lynxes, minks, and flying squirrels … Continue reading
When to come birdwatching in Estonia?
When to come birdwatching in Estonia? The best time for birdwatching is during migration, when millions of birds fill the skies. Which is April, May in spring and September, October in autumn. Best time for Steller Eider is winter but we can also see Steller Eider in early March. In Estonia – over 380 species … Continue reading
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Main reasons to come birding in Estonia?
Why Birding in Estonia? Estonia is home to one of the most significant stops on the main migratory route of Arctic waterfowl and we have important stopover sites in West Estonia. There is not much countries where are so many bird sighted. Estonia is second in Europe after Spain in terms of number of species … Continue reading
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