December means that all the bears, who gave us unforgettable emotions from early spring to late autumn, have become dormant. The last active Brown Bear was captured by our camera …
Young Ural Owl
Our group managed to see nice Ural Owl nest with one chick on nest. Jarek got this young one on the photo waiting for a food.
Good Pygmy Owl year
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Western Capercaillie
The speculated number of male Capercaillies in Estonia is about 1000-1500 birds. They live in big forest areas like Soomaa and Alutaguse but we can’t find them in Estonian islands. …
Rackelhahn in Black Grouse lek
When female Capercaille does not find males in the usual lekking site and joins Black Grouse lek instead, hybrids between these two species can be hatched.
Short Cranes concert
While looking for Pygmy Owl, Cranes gave me a little concert while i was looking at the sunset.
White-backed woodpecker
In brighter days of midwinter first woodpeckers start to drum in Estonian forests. Out of 9 European woodpecker species 8 breed in Estonia. Most interesting species for the birders from …
Ural Owl
The Ural Owls are spread all over Estonia, except for the islands. They prefer diverse habitats in bigger woodlands with mix of old forests and clearcuts. Although nocturnal, they can …
Black Grouse lek
The number of male Black Grouses in Estonia is about 6000-10 000 birds. They live everywhere in Estonia (except small islands) and they prefer boggy and forested areas. Black grouse …