Autumn Bird Migration in West Estonia
About
This tour takes you to some of the best places in Europe for seaduck and passerine migration, visiting different migration bottlenecks each morning. During the peak days, up to half a million Chaffinches, tens of thousands of Siskins, or continuous chains of Long-tailed Ducks pass through the observation points in West-Estonia. You will also have a very good chance to find some forest specialties, such as Pygmy and Ural Owls, Hazel Hen, White-backed, Black, and Grey-headed Woodpeckers, and Nutcrackers. The evenings will be spent witnessing the amazing roosting flights of thousands of Common Cranes.
Tour profile
Duration
5 nights/6 days
Distance
2 - 3 km
Location
West-Estonia, Kihnu island and Matsalu National Park
Difficulty
Who can participate?
Groups (max 6 persons) minimum 4 pers.
Season
Autumn
Price
Group size: 4-6 people.
Price: 990 EUR/person + flights
Included in the cost: accommodation, all meals, ground transport and guiding
Price: 990 EUR/person + flights
Included in the cost: accommodation, all meals, ground transport and guiding
Practical Information
- Pick-up is possible from Tallinn
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Notes
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival to Tallinn, drive to Kihnu island
Day 2 – Full day birding at Kihnu island, passerine and raptor migration
Day 3 – morning at Kihnu island, drive to Matsalu NP. Crane roost in the evening.
Day 4 – birding at Matsalu NP
Day 5 – Cape Põõsaspea and Leidissoo forests
Day 6 – early morning birding, departure to Tallinn