LOCATION
Eastern and Northern Lithuania are highly attractive areas for many iconic birds of the boreal region. Labanoras National Park covers a vast area with a predomination of Western Taiga forests, numerous lakes, various types of bogs, and natural meadows. Coordinate:59°00′N 26°00′E.
The Cepkeliai wetland complex with adjacent territories, photo source:
SCENIC CHARACTER
A unique combination of wind, water and sand has been shaping this narrow strip of land since the beginning of time.
Today it is known as the Curonian Spit and it is a UNESCO world heritage site.
There is plenty to see here: the migrating dunes, the wildlife, the old fishermen villages and, the last but not the least, the Pervalka Lighthouse. We believe that the combination of the spectacular nature, cultural and historical heritage and a truly unforgettable cedar canoe paddling experience makes this tour one of a kind.This is an ideal environment for Capercailie and other grouse, along with some woodpecker and owl species. The next destination is Birzai forest; also, well known among birders as the paradise of owls and woodpeckers. Both sites are also rich with mammal fauna. Thus, early spring is one of the best seasons to visit Labanoras National Park, Birzai Forest and their surroundings, to meet and experience wild Lithuanian nature at its best. Lithuania, situated in northeast Europe, is a compact low-lying country with extensive forests, lakes, fishponds and a relatively short coastline adjoining the Baltic Sea. Our main interest is the Baltic Sea and Kurshiu Lagoon with their varied birdlife of wildfowl and large concentrations of Common Cranes.
ATTRACTIONS
See up to 190 bird species including: Black-throated Diver, Black Stork, Whooper Swan, White-tailed Eagle, Osprey, Lesser and Greater-spotted Eagles, Montagu’s Harrier, Honey Buzzard, Goshawk and many others. rom the early Spring you can see Seabirds, Owls, Woodpeckers and Grouses
Birding along the Baltic Sea, inland lakes, fishponds, marshes and forests
In April, It’s about: 100 – 120 bird species. Lithuania is situated in northeast Europe. It is a compact low-lying county with extensive forests, lakes, fishponds and a relatively short coastline adjoining the Baltic Sea. Our main interest is the Baltic Sea coast with its varied birdlife and wildfowl including a regular flock of Steller’s Eiders. The migration of wildfowl along the Baltic is impressive with huge flocks of migrant geese and swans. Inland, the extensive pine forests on the border with Belarus offer us lekking Black Grouse and Common Capercaillie. In addition to this, we have an excellent chance of observing most of Europe’s woodpeckers and, hopefully, Eurasian Pygmy and Tengmalm’s Owls.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Subclass
Subclass [WL]: Wildlife
Subclass [NP]: National park
Subclass [LB]: Landscape beauty
WEB PAGES
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