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What is bog walking?
What is bog walking? Bog walking in Estonia Lonely Planet has listed bog walking as one of the best activities in Estonia. You can go bog walking in Estonia all year round—like nature changes its colours, bogs also alter their colours in different seasons! Deciding upon the best time of year for visiting is matter … Continue reading
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Are there endangered butterflies in Estonia?
In Estonia, there are seven species of day-flying butterflies under protection pursuant to Natura 2000, the EU Habitats Directive: Clouded Apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne), Large Copper (Lycaena dispar), Scarce Fritillary (Euphydryas maturna), Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia), Woodland Brown (Lopinga achine), Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero), and Large Blue (Maculinea ariona). But are they endangered butterflies? The first … Continue reading
Woodland butterflies in Estonia
Once you contribute to nature, you will soon find yourself working full time. A part of the semi-natural communities that have been gradually created by humans must learn to adapt when the human support is withdrawn. Frequently, it does not happen and biodiversity decreases. Many species rare in Europe live in Estonian semi-natural communities—wooded meadows, … Continue reading
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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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Why are there no large-scale butterfly counts analogous to the Big Butterfly Count of the United Kingdom organised in Estonia?
In the United Kingdom, the subject of butterfly protection is very topical. Nationwide butterfly counts, such as the Big Butterfly Count, are organised. In addition, events like Moth Nights are held. In Estonia, butterfly protection is not as relevant and it is not being attended to in such an extensive manner. Questions related to butterflies … Continue reading
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