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. …
Brown bear watching in Europe
As most of our web visitors know bear watching can be done in Estonia in Alutaguse from one of the NaTourEst brown bear hides- https://natourest.ee/brown-bear-2/brown-bear-hide-rent/ You can have watching or photography …
Wolf
There are about 200 wolves in Estonia, divided between 20-25 packs. The wolves are distributed almost evenly over Estonia, but they occur mostly in the biggest wilderness areas. Footprints of …
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 …
Elk
Elk (or Moose, as Americans say) is a common animal in Estonia. With the population of more than 12 000 animals, Elks can be seen all over Estonia, but it …
Brown bear
With more than 700 animals Estonia has one of the strongest Brown Bear populations in Europe. A forested area in N-E Estonia, called Alutaguse, has almost half of Estonian bears. …
Brown bear autumn season 2015
Brown bear watching and photography season Autumn 2015 is opened. You are welcome to visit our hides- luxurious phoot hide for 2 people, mini hide for 1 person and big …
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 …
Pygmy Owl
Pygmy Owl is the smallest owl in Europe. You can find this bird all over Estonia, we have about 600-1200 breeding pairs. Pygmy owl is active during the sunset and …
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 …