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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:

 

http://www.eoy.ee/node/643

 

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:

 

http://www.eoy.ee/node/643

 

See also timely information:  „How to build a nest box?“