The tufted duck is a common breeding and migratory bird in Lääne County. Tufted ducks can be observed in Matsalu and Haapsalu bays as well as the Sutlepa Sea. The most common sightings of these birds occur between April and September.
Tufted ducks nest in reed beds and on small sea islands.
Matsalu and Haapsalu bays in Lääne County are vital feeding grounds for tundra swan throughout their migration. In the spring and autumn, almost one-third of all European swans stop at these two wetlands.
The spring migration of tundra swans is most frequent in early and mid-April, while the autumn migration begins at the end of September and lasts until October.