Estonia, large carnivores trip report and species list, 5th to 12th October 2025
Date:
Locations
1. Day 05th October
Arrival to Estonia, travel to Läänemaa
2. Day 06th October
Matsalu NP, Haapsalu, Läänemaa
3. Day 07th October
Travel to East Estonia, night at bear hide
4. Day 08th October
Lahemaa national park, Tudusoo
5.Day 09th October
Lahemaa national park (Purekkari peninsula)
6. Day 10th October
Lahemaa national park, Kõnnu suursoo
7. Day 11th October
Lahemaa national park (Oandu)
8.Day 12th October
Travel to Tallinn, return to home
Nature guides:
Heleri Alles – 5th to 12th October
Ahto Täpsi – 5th & 6th October
Kärt Miljaste – 8th October
Martin Piispea – 9th, 10th and 11th October
Front: brown bear. All photos: Heleri Alles unless stated.
Trip report: Heleri Alles
Link to the tour:
https://natourest.ee/trip/lynx-and-bear-tour-scheduled-2/
Day 1 – From Tallinn to Altmõisa
We started our tour in Tallinn, where Heleri picked everyone up from the hotels. It was a bit rainy, but the forecast promised better weather for the evening. Our first bird of the trip was a house sparrow, soon followed by hooded crows and jackdaws.
We drove west to Lääne County, arriving at Altmõisa Guesthouse, our home for the next two nights. A kestrel greeted us right in front of the hotel. After settling into our rooms, we took a short stroll around the surroundings. The bushes were alive with small birds heading south — mainly blue tits, great tits, and several flocks of long-tailed tits. The air was filled with the high-pitched calls of hundreds of goldcrests, waiting for the weather to improve so they could continue their migration.
We climbed a small watchtower for a better view of the landscape. A late flock of 19 cranes flew overhead, calling loudly as they passed. In Estonia, we say “Kured läinud, kurjad ilmad” — “When the cranes are gone, bad weather comes.” We also saw our first white-tailed eagles soaring on the horizon. Out at sea, there were a few ducks and geese near the shore, along with a small group of waders — mainly dunlins and one black-bellied plover. On our way back to the guesthouse, we flushed a common snipe from a ditch. The nearby forest was full of goldcrests, and a distant flock of about a hundred pigeons (mostly wood pigeons with a few stock doves) flew past.
At 18:00, Ahto joined us for a lynx search. We headed out before dark to explore the nearby fields. Several hares and roe deer were feeding in the open, and in one bush we managed to locate a lynx — though it stayed hidden, so we decided to return later.
After a delightful dinner at Altmõisa, we cycled back into the fields in the dark. The lynx remained elusive, but we had excellent sightings of a tawny owl hunting and several woodcocks along the road. We also came across three elk with great views, and later several more. In total, we saw over 100 hares, 30–40 roe deer, a few foxes, and one raccoon dog. We ended the night with a late nightjar, resting briefly on its journey south.
Day 2 – Matsalu National Park
Some of us started the morning with a short walk before breakfast. The garden at Altmõisa was full of birds. Flocks of siskins crossed overhead, making their soft siu calls. There were also various tits — including coal tits and marsh tits, both new species for the trip. Hawfinches and bullfinches called from the trees, and a solitary great spotted woodpecker appeared, accompanied by the melancholic songs of redwings. It was a good morning for photographing goldcrests and long-tailed tits.
After a late breakfast, we headed out. Our first stop was in Panga village, where yellowhammers, tree sparrows, and linnets gathered. We also managed to find a few black redstarts, and suddenly heard a faint drumming sound — a lesser spotted woodpecker revealed itself nearby. But the most unusual sight was two foxes looking out from the upper window of an old farmhouse!
We continued towards Haeska, stopping briefly to search for more woodpeckers. A white-backed woodpecker drummed once but stayed out of sight, and we also heard the distant call of a black woodpecker. The only birds showing well were some noisy treecreepers. On the way, we came across a great grey shrike hunting from a wire.
At Haeska, we were greeted by barnacle geese nearby, along with some handsome Highland cattle grazing in the meadow. Somewhere, a meadow pipit was calling, and before reaching the watchtower Heleri spotted a small flock of bramblings.
From the Haeska tower we saw several duck species — northern shoveler, pintail, mallard, Eurasian teal, Eurasian wigeon, and gadwall. Out at sea were goldeneyes and goosanders, while grey herons stood along the reedbeds. A few dunlins, common snipes, and several ruffs fed along the shore, with the calls of lapwings providing a lively background. Suddenly, something (or perhaps someone) startled all the birds into the air — hundreds of barnacle geese took flight, filling the sky.
We continued to Haapsalu for lunch, spotting a male hen harrier gracefully flying above the fields on the way. In Haapsalu, we enjoyed a meal at a small café by Väike Viik, watching coots, tufted ducks, and a common pochard while having our böff and strawberry soup. Two greater black-backed gulls were sitting on a rock, too.
After lunch, we made a short detour to see the Haapsalu railway station, famous for its extraordinarily long covered platform — about 216 meters, the longest wooden covered platform in Europe. It was also wonderful to see numerous barn swallows — Estonia’s national bird — still flying cheerfully in the autumn sky.
After returning to our accommodation, we took a short rest before heading out again in the evening. On our first cycling round, we managed to locate another lynx, though it remained very well hidden. After dinner, we continued our search. First, we heard tawny owls calling — probably young birds from this year — and soon after caught a quick glimpse of a short-eared owl. Yesterday’s lynx had moved from its location, so we kept exploring the area. We encountered (probably) the same nightjar as before and saw other birds, including another tawny owl hunting in the manor park. Several elk, many roe deer, and well over a hundred hares appeared during the ride.
The lynx kept playing hide-and-seek, but we did find a short-eared owl perched beautifully on a wooden post — we enjoyed fantastic views despite the rain. Finally, we spotted what seemed to be an interesting animal sitting on a hay bale, but it turned out to be an elk hiding behind it — only its head and antlers visible, creating the illusion of a creature sitting on the haystack. Time to call it a night.
Estonia, trip report and species list, 5th to 12th October 2025
Day 3 – To the Bear Hide
After another late breakfast, we packed up and headed east. There wasn’t much time to stop along the way, as we needed to reach the bear hide before the bears arrived for the evening. Still, we managed to spot a male hen harrier, a flock of goldfinches, and a lone moorhen on a roadside pond. We stopped for lunch at Viitna Tavern, then continued straight toward the bear hide, located on the border of Lääne- and Ida-Viru counties.
On the way, we passed a convoy of Estonian military vehicles conducting an operation in the area. Suddenly, Heleri hit the brakes — there was a bird on the roadside. It turned out to be a hazel grouse, a species that usually prefers to stay hidden. This one, however, didn’t move, likely having had a close encounter with a passing vehicle. Heleri carefully picked it up, checked for visible injuries, and placed it safely in the forest nearby, hoping it would recover after a short rest.
We arrived at the bear hide parking area, picked up our dinner packs, and met Kärt, who guided us to the hides. Our group was split between two hides — three people in one, and two in the other. After a short briefing, it was time to settle in and wait.
The first visitors were jays — many of them, calling and flying around noisily. In the background, we heard the soft whistling of a hazel grouse, and a few tits appeared near the hide — with a willow tit added to our growing tit list. Then, the raccoon dogs arrived. They were everywhere, busily foraging and paying no attention to us. A beautiful fox also made a brief appearance, and ravens circled overhead while a distant common buzzard called.
Suddenly, our first bear appeared — a large brown bear walking close to the hide, still in broad daylight. Amazing! It disappeared into the forest soon after, but not before we spotted a magnificent white-tailed eagle perched on a treetop. The eagle circled the clearing before landing again in a birch tree, its yellow leaves glowing in the evening light.
Then came the real surprise — a female bear with three cubs emerged from the forest. What a sight! The white-tailed eagle, however, took off suddenly with loud calls, startling the bear family back into the woods. They didn’t stay away for long — soon they returned, followed again by the first bear, and then another. In total, we had six bears visible at once! Some came so close that even a 600 mm lens was too much — time to switch lenses or simply enjoy the view.
As darkness fell, the bears remained nearby. We could still make them out thanks to the faint outdoor light. We had our packed dinners with a cup of warm coffee, watching the bears move quietly in the dusk. Later, as we were settling in to sleep, the night grew still — until suddenly we heard wolves howling in the distance. What a day, and what a night!
Day 4 – From Bears to Lynx
Early in the morning, a Ural owl flew past the hide. The bears were gone, but raccoon dogs were still active around the area. We left the hide at 8:00 and began exploring nearby forest roads in search of capercaillies. We were lucky to find two males — one standing right on the road and another beautifully visible next to the van. We continued and a weasel dashed across the road.
Further along, we came across some interesting fields — hundreds of lapwings mixed with golden plovers. Soon after, several thrush species appeared: mistle thrush, song thrush, and fieldfare. Although we were already late for breakfast, we failed to resist stopping again — nine grey partridges crossed the road, then decided to turn back and fly over a fence into someone’s garden.
We finally reached Rakvere and enjoyed a delightful breakfast at Rohuaia Café. Everyone felt surprisingly fresh after a good night’s sleep in the hide, so we decided to take a hike in the wetland area near Tudusoo. The trail was beautiful, with autumn colours starting to show. Along the way, we saw crested tits and willow tits and even found some fresh signs of bear activity. The wetland itself was quiet and peaceful, and we had the place almost entirely to ourselves.
While walking on the boardwalk, Chris suddenly called out and pointed at a small snake on the path — a common European adder! We had been scanning the distance for bears (as Heleri had encountered one here on a previous visit) and almost missed the snake right in front of us. Luckily, we didn’t step on it! After a quick photo session, we continued along the trail.
The forest was very still. Pascal noted he could hear just one bird — a goldcrest — when suddenly Heleri began waving and pointing between the trees. There, not far from us, stood a magnificent western capercaillie, a male bird displaying his tail feathers and calmly observing us before quietly walking away. Seeing such a bird from a car is special, but meeting one face-to-face in the forest is something else entirely!
Somehow, our hike took twice as long as planned. Once we got back to the van, we drove to Palmse for an early dinner before heading out again. Just then, a call came from Bert, the leader of another Natourest group — he had spotted a lynx sitting on a rock! Everyone jumped into the van, and Heleri hit the gas. We arrived in less than 15 minutes, just before sunset, and there it was — a beautiful lynx sitting proudly on the rock. Incredible! Everyone was thrilled — the main target species of the trip had been seen.
After that, we continued exploring the forest roads. This time, Kärt joined us with a thermal camera to assist with the search. Our first stop was to try calling a Ural owl. Soon we heard a weaker call, followed by a stronger, more dominant one — two owls, likely a younger bird being driven away by an adult male. For a brief moment, one of them flew across an open patch but soon disappeared back into the woods. By then, it was completely dark.
We continued looking for more mammals, but nothing new appeared. Around midnight, we decided to call it a night — time for some well-deserved rest before the next morning.
Day 5 – Lynx, Lynx, Lynx…
The next morning, part of the group took a short stroll near the guesthouse. On the nearby ponds, mallards and goldeneyes were swimming quietly, while a chiffchaff was singing in the garden — quite late in the season for him. During the last two days, the leaves had turned fully yellow; autumn was now unmistakably here. The forest was full of jays, and a lone wren was busy in the undergrowth. Suddenly, a familiar sound — a robin singing from a bush! Somewhere in the distance, a woodpecker drummed. We decided to return later for a closer look.
After breakfast, we headed to Metsanurga to look for a pygmy owl. It called a few times and sang its beautiful autumn song but remained hidden in the trees. Our attention soon shifted when a new species for the trip appeared — a white-backed woodpecker, showing nicely before flying off.
We then continued toward the coast, visiting the Purekkari Peninsula — the northernmost point of mainland Estonia. It was quite windy, keeping most small birds low in the bushes. We saw groups of greenfinches and tree sparrows, and the shrubs were full of goldcrests. Out at sea, many mute swans floated gracefully, including two whooper swans close to the shore. Several juvenile great crested grebes and a few goosanders were present, and our first great cormorant of the trip — Estonia’s Bird of the Year — perched on a rock. Along the shoreline stood great white egrets and grey herons. The calls of white wagtails and reed buntings mixed with the sound of the wind, and a lone long-tailed duck flew by, heading west on migration.
We grabbed some quick bites from the Loksa Coop and headed back to our accommodation to enjoy them with hot coffee. Heleri introduced a special Estonian treat — kohuke, a sweet curd snack covered in chocolate, something between cheesecake and dessert. Simply delicious!
Afterwards, some of us chose to rest, while others took a walk in the nearby forest. Those who went out were rewarded with sightings of grey-headed and black woodpeckers, as well as a common kingfisher flashing its bright colours along a stream.
At 18:00, Martin joined us for the evening’s lynx search. He would be with us for the final three nights of the trip. We began by cycling through the same area where we had seen the lynx the previous day, but the animal had moved on. Instead, we encountered a hunting Ural owl and a few small mammals. Dinner followed at Meigi Café in Võsu, where we enjoyed some truly delicious home-cooked food.
Afterwards, we went back into the field. The weather was rainy and windy — apparently perfect conditions for owls. We spotted at least three or four more Ural owls during the evening. We also came across a few wild boars, and near a stream, caught a brief glimpse of beaver activity. Then, in the heavy rain, Martin suddenly noticed a third pair of glowing eyes not far from two roe deer. A lynx!
The animal was lying low and partly hidden, so we decided to approach quietly on foot. On our second attempt, success — the lynx was clearly visible, sitting upright and looking directly at us. After a few moments, it rose slowly and moved gracefully into the forest. A truly wonderful encounter!
We ended the night and returned to our accommodation — tired, soaked, but very happy.
Day 6 – Forests and Wetlands
We started the morning early, before breakfast. Our first success came quickly — we located a grey-headed woodpecker, a lifer for several people in the group. Afterwards, we tried to attract the attention of a pygmy owl known to inhabit the nearby forest, but there was no response — only a very irritated crested tit scolding us loudly. We decided to move on. A black woodpecker, on the other hand, showed beautifully, drumming and calling right next to us.
After breakfast, we set off for a hike in the wetland area of Kõrvemaa. The trail first led us through a patch of forest and then out onto a long boardwalk stretching across the bog. Heleri encouraged everyone to taste the wild cranberries — perfectly ripe, tart, and delicious. Judging by the signs, a bear had clearly enjoyed them too. Despite the autumn chill, peacock and brimstone butterflies were still flying, and common lizards basked on the wooden planks, trying to soak up the last warmth of the season. Two great grey shrikes hunted from the tops of small, spongy-looking pine trees.
We climbed a watchtower for a beautiful panoramic view of the Estonian wetland landscape. It felt wonderfully quiet and remote — until suddenly a group of local snowshoe hikers arrived, moving along at a brisk pace. Then, out of nowhere, a rainbow appeared across the sky, followed by a brief rain shower. We waited it out — just ten minutes — before heading back.
After a quick stop at the supermarket and a small bite to eat, we continued our search for the three-toed woodpecker. Heleri led everyone deep into the forest, and the effort paid off — we had excellent views of this increasingly rare species. Another lifer for the group!
At 17:00, Martin joined us again, and we began the evening with another attempt to find the pygmy owl. This time, success! The bird began calling and even singing, but was difficult to spot — until Jochem finally found it. Small, fierce-looking, and utterly adorable.
Later, we scanned a few forest roads, spotting some well-hidden elk along the way. After dinner, we headed out once more, noticing that many animals seemed to be in the same places as on previous nights. No lynx tonight — but you can’t have one every night, right?
Day 7 – Exploring Lahemaa
The day started rainy and very windy, so we headed out only after breakfast. We tried once more for better views of the grey-headed woodpecker, but the wind was simply too strong. A distant nutcracker called from the forest, and a pair of sparrowhawks flew together overhead. We also stopped briefly to watch a common buzzard sitting by the roadside — it didn’t even fly away when we pulled over right next to it.
We continued into the forest and took the Oandu hiking trail. It was a beautiful woodland — tall, straight trees covered in moss, the ground carpeted in mushrooms and late-season berries. We found a few lingonberries and many mushrooms, including the strikingly odd “salmon eggs” fungus. The forest gradually changed into an ancient stand of old trees, promising good woodpecker habitat. However, instead of woodpeckers, a shy robin greeted us, posing nicely for photos.
We pressed on, trying our luck with hazel grouse. The bird was there — we could hear it — but it stayed hidden in the dense undergrowth. Then Heleri noticed a change in the behaviour of the small birds around us, a telltale sign that something small but fierce might be nearby. After some patient searching, we managed to lure out a pygmy owl! We had fantastic views of this tiny predator, and after a good while, even glimpsed the elusive hazel grouse. All in all, we spent much longer on the trail than planned.
We grabbed a quick bite from the supermarket and returned to our accommodation.
In the evening, Martin joined us once again, and we began by trying to get better views of a Ural owl. No luck this time, but we continued exploring and later enjoyed another superb dinner at Meigi Café. After dinner, we managed to find several mammals, though the lynx kept its distance tonight. We also saw a few owls, including a long-eared owl — a lifer for Chris! Now she only needs the snowy owl to complete her European owl list. Just before reaching the guesthouse, a badger crossed the road in front of us — a lovely way to end the evening.
Day 8 – Departure
Our final morning began with one last short outing before breakfast to look for a few more birds. The wind, however, was not our friend — it was blowing so hard that hearing anything was nearly impossible. A hazel grouse flew over the road twice, but otherwise the forest remained quiet.
After packing our bags, Heleri drove us back to Tallinn along scenic small roads. On the way, we saw large flocks of geese on migration — mainly barnacle geese — and even a late marsh harrier briefly flying overhead before disappearing into the distance.
It was time to head home — or onward to the next adventure. What a wonderful week it had been!
BIRDS
Nr
English
Latin
Comments
1
Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Several locations
2
Greylag Goose
Anser anser
Several locations
3
Tundra Bean Goose
Anser serrirostris
Several locations
4
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Several locations
5
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Several locations
6
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
Haeska, Purekkari
7
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Haeska
8
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Haeska
9
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Haeska, Purekkari
10
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Several locations
11
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Haeska
12
Eurasian Teal
Anas crecca
Haeska, Purekkari
13
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
Haapsalu
14
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Haapsalu
15
Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
Purekkari
16
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Purekkari
17
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Palmse ponds
18
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Purekkari
19
Hazel Grouse
Tetrastes bonasia
Oandu, Metsanurga
20
Western Capercaillie
Tetrao urogallus
Tudusoo
21
Grey Partridge
Perdix perdix
Roela
22
European Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Kiideva
23
Feral Pigeon
Columba livia (f. domestica)
Tallinn, Haapsalu
24
Stock Dove
Columba oenas
Tuuru
25
Common Wood Pigeon
Columba palumbus
Altmõisa
26
Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Läänemaa
27
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Haapsalu
28
Common Crane
Grus grus
Altmõisa, Lahemaa
29
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Purekkari
30
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Several locations
31
European Golden Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
Field near Rakvere
32
Grey Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Altmõisa
33
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Haeska
34
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Haeska
35
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Altmõisa, Haeska
36
Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
Several locations
37
Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
Haeska
38
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
Haeska
39
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Haeska
40
Common Gull
Larus canus
Several locations
41
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Haeska
42
European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Several locations
43
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Purekkari
44
Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
Haeska, Purekkari
45
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Purekkari
46
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
Metsanurga
47
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
Forest road Tudusoo
48
Western Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Near Jüri
49
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Haeska tee
50
White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Altmõisa, Bear hide
51
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
Several locations
52
Eurasian Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium passerinum
Oandu, Metsanurga
53
Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
Lahemaa NP
54
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Kiideva, Haeska
55
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Kiideva
56
Ural Owl
Strix uralensis
Lahemaa NP, Metsanurga
57
Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker
Picoides tridactylus
Lahemaa NP
58
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Dryobates minor
Panga
59
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Several locations
60
White-backed Woodpecker
Dendrocopos leucotos
Metsanurga
61
Black Woodpecker
Dryocopus martius
Palmse
62
Grey-headed Woodpecker
Picus canus
Palmse
63
Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Altmõisa
64
Great Grey Shrike
Lanius excubitor
Haeska, Kõnnu suursoo
65
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
Several locations
66
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
Several locations
67
Spotted Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
Metsanurga (heard only)
68
Western Jackdaw
Coloeus monedula
Several locations
69
Rook
Corvus frugilegus
Haapsalu, Jüri
70
Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
Several locations
71
Northern Raven
Corvus corax
Bear hide
72
Coal Tit
Periparus ater
Altmõisa
73
European Crested Tit
Lophophanes cristatus
Palmse, Oandu
74
Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
Altmõisa garden
75
Willow Tit
Poecile montanus
Kõnnu suursoo, bear hide
76
Eurasian Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Several locations
77
Great Tit
Parus major
Several locations
78
Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
Haeska
79
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Haapsalu
80
Long-tailed Tit
Aegithalos caudatus
Altmõisa
81
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita
Palmse
82
Goldcrest
Regulus regulus
Several locations
83
Eurasian Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
Palmse, Purekkari
84
Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
Several locations
85
Eurasian Treecreeper
Certhia familiaris
Several locations
86
Common Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Several locations
87
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
Field near Rakvere
88
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorus
Metsanurga
89
Redwing
Turdus iliacus
Altmõisa garden
90
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
Several locations
91
Fieldfare
Turdus pilaris
Field near Rakvere
92
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Singing at Palmse
93
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochruros
Panga
94
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Purekkari, Panga
95
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Haapsalu, Tallinn
96
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Several locations
97
Meadow Pipit
Anthus pratensis
Kõnnu suursoo
98
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
Several locations
99
Brambling
Fringilla montifringilla
Haeska
100
Hawfinch
Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Altmõisa garden
101
Eurasian Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Oandu, Metsanurga
102
European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
Metsanurga
103
Common Linnet
Linaria cannabina
Panga
104
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Läänemaa
105
Eurasian Siskin
Spinus spinus
Several locations
106
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinella
Panga
107
Common Reed Bunting
Emberiza schoeniclus
Purekkari
Mammals
1
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
12+
2
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
50+
3
Elk
Alces alces
13
4
Brown Hare
Lepus europeus
A lot
5
Mountain Hare
Lepus timidus
several
6
Badger
Meles meles
1 individual
7
Eurasian lynx
Lynx lynx
2 good observations
8
Brown bear
Ursus arctos
7 individuals
9
Gray wolf
Canis lupus
Heard from bear hide
10
Least weasel
Mustela nivalis
1 crossed road
11
Red squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
2 individuals
12
Common raccoon dog
Nyctereutes procyonoides
20+
13
Wild boar
Sus scrofa
12+
14
Eurasian beaver
Castor fiber
1 obesrvation
15
Eurasian harvest mouse
Micromys minutus
several
Varia
1
Common European Adder
Vipera berus
1 individual
2
Common lizard
Zootoca vivipara
2 individuals
3
European peacock butterfly
Aglais io
several
4
Common Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
several
5
Salmon-Eggs
Trichia decipiens
Oandu
6
Common spotted orchid
Dactylorhiza maculata subsp.
Oandu (spent flower)
7
Creeping lady’s-tresses
Goodyera repens
Oandu (spent flower)
What we ate in forest:
1
European blueberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
2
Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
3
Common cranberry
Oxycoccus palustris
4
Common juniper (berry)
Juniperus communi
5
Common wood sorrel
Oxalis acetosella