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Lake Sutlepa is the relict lake with the richest birdlife in Silma Nature Reserve. The body of water is especially crowded with birds in the spring, in April and May. Around this time, thousands of transient migratory ducks and geese flock here for a rest, while many species of birds begin nesting in the lake’s...

Lake Sutlepa is the relict lake with the richest birdlife in Silma Nature Reserve. The body of water is especially crowded with birds in the spring, in April and May. Around this time, thousands of transient migratory ducks and geese flock here for a rest, while many species of birds begin nesting in the lake’s...

Cape Põõsaspea, the north-westernmost point of mainland Estonia, is one of the best places in the whole of Europe for observing the migration of Arctic waterfowl. Every autumn, around 3 million waterfowl migrate through here. The most active spring migration period in Põõsaspea begins in mid-April and lasts until the end of May. The best...

A visit to the Võnnussaare birdwatching tower presents a nice opportunity to go on a short hike. The tower overlooks the restored coastal meadow and the bird-rich Tahu Bay. The shallow bay serves as the perfect feeding ground for thousands of dabbling ducks and geese. In addition, you can almost always spot a white-tailed eagle...

The island of Vormsi is teeming with birds, and the birdwatching towers on the Rumpo Peninsula offer a superb opportunity to explore this abundance of birdlife. The towers offer a good view of Hullo Bay. Further away lie small coastal islands that serve as nesting grounds for hundreds of seabirds. In addition, large numbers of...

Haeska observation tower The Haeska observation tower is one of Matsalu’s most popular bird-watching spots, with up to 128 bird species sighted 24 hours a day. For a while, it was even a record in Europe. It is worthwhile to visit Haeska to see birds as early as the end of March; the wonderful bird-watching...

Haapsalu can rightly be regarded as the birdwatching capital of Estonia. The Haapsalu birdwatching tower has a magnificent view of the city’s most populated bird area – Haapsalu Tagalaht Bay. Waterfowl arrive in the bay in early spring with the melting of the first patches of ice, and the last birds leave only after the...

Haapsalu Tagalahe observation tower Haapsalu can rightly be regarded as the birdwatching capital of Estonia. The Haapsalu birdwatching tower has a magnificent view of the city’s most populated bird area – Haapsalu Tagalaht Bay. Waterfowl arrive in the bay in early spring with the melting of the first patches of ice, and the last birds...

Põgari-Sassi viewpoint On the coast of Põgari-Sassi, you can see a well-maintained beach meadow. Since the beach meadow runs right next to the road, can see many bird species up close. The coast here is a particularly favourable area for various waders. From early spring to mid-summer, you can also spot a strange-looking pied avocet...

Announcement 01.06.2025 The State Forest Management Centre (RMK) informs that the Rannajõe Observation Tower in Lääne-Nigula Parish is closed to visitors! The Rannajõe Observation Tower was built in 2003. A regular structural audit carried out in 2025 determined that the tower has reached the end of its service life, and despite annual maintenance and repair...