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Feedback from Estonian Wildlife Tours (beavers, moose, brown bears) clients:

> Hei Eleri> Thanks for everything. The Moose encounter was amazing, I don’t think> we can ever repeat that. We saw several bears at the hide plus fox,> squirrel and raccoon dog. On our last day there were thousands of> geese at cranes near Lahemaa.> All the best> Chris Feedback from Estonian Wildlife Tours (www.estonianwildlifetours.com) … Continue reading

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Brown Bear Photography

What I have learned observing Brown Bears …they arrive very silently, just like nowhere. They walk very majestically, smoothly, looks like they dont hear or see you but actually everything is under control.They notice absolutely all around. If you change even a small thing around the place what they are used to visit, they notice … Continue reading

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Mammal-watching in Estonia

Awesome Mammals in Estonia The Estonian forests are one of the few places in Europe where you can see a variety of animals in their natural habitat. Specifically, mammal-watching in Estonia is a rare treat for people who are into wilderness observation and photography. The Mammals of the Estonian Forest There are more than 60 … Continue reading

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When you can meet Clouded Apollo, Swallowtails, Organge Tip in Estonia?

Most of the butterflies in Estonia begin their activity in May to June. The exact time when they appear differs by year and depends greatly on the course of spring. So when exactly you can meet Clouded Apollo, Swallowtails, Organge Tip in Estonia? The family Swallowtails (Papilionidae) is represented in Estonia with three species of which … Continue reading

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Hawk moths in Estonia

Let us get more closely acquainted with the largest, most massive and dynamic moths of Estonia—hawk moths, or more specifically Sphingidae. The Sphingidae can be recognised by their long narrow forewings, much smaller hind wings and massive body, which reminds one of a cigar. Their flight is fast and vigorous, it is characterised by hovering … Continue reading

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Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria

Autumn and the frosts have come and the snow is not far off—nature is ready for winter rest. Most butterfly imagos have stopped moving around, found a place to overwinter or died, leaving the other stages of life cycle—egg, larva, pupa—to overwinter. It seems unbelievable but some species of Lepidoptera are only beginning their active … Continue reading

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