Easter birdwatch days
Invitation to take part: Estonian Ornithological Society
Photo: Arne Ader
Translation: Liis
Partridges on road verge.
On the last weekend of March we invite all bird friends to the traditional Easter birdwatch days.
This year the focus is on the variety of birds in the urban environment, and of course on the return of migrating birds that is starting. So most of the guided tours will be in cities, and on Sunday there will also be the cities birdwatch, with a slight competitive touch. It will be in teams and within a specified period of time and according to given rules. From the results of the cities' birdwatches interesting ranking lists will be set up and the Estonian city with the most bird species in early spring will also be found. We expect the results from this already on Sunday at 16 o’clock.
The Saturday guided bird tours in Tallinn and Tartu:
Tallinn, Pirita
Date: 30.03.13
Start: 10.30
Venue: Metsakalmistu bus stop
Guide: Meelis Uustal, tel 53415030
Tartu, Ihaste
Date: 30.03.13
Start: 9.00
Venue: Ihaste bus stop
Guide: Margus Ots, 5082244
Tartu, Toomemägi
Date: 30.03.13
Start: 9.30
Venue: At the statue of Kristjan Jaak Peterson.
Guide: Liis Keerberg, tel 5208967
Tartu, Raadi kalmistu
Date: 30.03.13
Start: 10.00
Venue: Raadi cemetery, main gate.
Guide: Andres Kalamees, tel 5237544
It is cold in the mornings, so be sure to have warm clothes, and take along binoculars if you have a pair.
Sunday
Tallinn, Rocca al Mare
Date: 31.03.13
Start: 12.00
Venue: At Kolu pub.
Guide: Linda Metsaorg, tel 56917494
Similar events will take place elsewhere too, see map.
Please note all identified birds, the birdwatch form is on the EOÜ home page:
On Sunday the cities’ birdwatch competitions will take place. From this city ranking lists will be set up, and the city with the most bird species will be found:
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