Linnuvaatleja, www.linnuvaatleja.ee

English translation Liis

The Nordic winter is a harsh challenge not only for birds but also for mammals. Some bats fly to spend winter in warmer parts of Europe, others stay to hibernate at home. Bears, badgers, raccoon dogs, dormice, birch mice and hedgehogs also hibernate. Many quadrupeds however remain to face  hunger and cold and so do not even shy off from the dangerous proximity of humans when  searching for food and shelter. Smaller mammals – for  instance some rodents - also visit the birdfeeders.

Photos  Peep Käspre and Vello Keppart

English translation Liis

Estonian text posted 06.02.2019

Brown hare; European hare     Halljänes      Lepus europaeus

The season has arrived when the brown hares begin to take an interest in the fruit trees in gardens. The thaw created a new and load-bearing layer on the snow that is covered by a fresh snow layer – all traces of activities nicely visible.

Video Ahto Täpsi

English translation Liis

Estonian text posted 03.02.2019

Somehow I wouldn’t like to reveal the bird species in action here. For experienced birdwatchers it is easy.

But to find a definite answer identification help might be useful: LINK  (winter garden bird images and names in Estonian; translations of names here)

Screencap from webcam Biker, LK forum
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Estonian text posted 04.02.2019

Red deer            Punahirv         Cervus elaphus

As was expected  the female deer have started moving around at the feeding ground. We have just not had any good images showing both sexes before.