Saare observation tower

The garganey is an uncommon breeding and migratory bird in Lääne County. Compared to other dabbling ducks, its numbers are significantly lower.

In Lääne County, garganeys nest primarily in beach meadows. Birds that stop during their migration can be found in inner bays, flooded-meadows and even ponds in the manor park. Garganeys can be observed best in Haeska and Cape Puise as well as from the birdwatching tower in the Silma Nature Reserve on the Kirimäe Peninsula.

The greater white-fronted goose is a common migratory bird in Lääne County, both in spring and autumn. In the early mornings and evenings, the birds stop in the fields or feed in the beach meadows. Birds rest throughout the day and night, but only in bays and flooded-meadows.

In Matsalu National Park, the greatest number of greater white-fronted geese appears during April when flocks of thousands of birds can be seen. It’s good to observe them from the Haeska and Keemu observation towers or Rannajõe viewing platform. Thousands of greater white-fronted geese also stop at Saunja and Tahu bays in the Silma Nature Reserve.