Soomaa




A boardwalk through this area takes you through the variety of habitats. Mire - Dry wood - Wet mire with pools.
A pair of Goosander were basking in the glow of the evening sunshine.

Estonia hay meadow management. 
Surprising few birds as I believe this is designed to increase biodiversity.



White Stork ( Ciconia ciconia )


Common Crane ( Grus grus )




Hornbeam ( Carpinus betulus )
Thrush Nigthingale singing 

Hazel Grouse nibbling the new shoots on the Silver Birch.
Great Grey Owl
White Backed Woodpecker




Wood Warbler singing.


Marsh Marigold ( Caltha palustris )

Buttercup Anemone ( Anemone ranunculoides )







Green Hairstreak ( Callophrys rubi )
An Icterine Warbler singing from high in these trees.
Pied Flycatcher & Spotted Flycatcher also present.






White Wagtail  ( Motacilla alba )
on the road 
to 
Tartu
White Stork ( Ciconia ciconia )


Common Crane ( Grus grus )
