Cape Kolka

Courland > Latvia

Northernmost point of Courland (and of the Slitere National Park) dividing Gulf of Riga from the Baltic Sea. Migration watchpoint especially in spring.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 16 november 2022

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Description

Low sandy pine-forested area with picnic site and cafe. 214 species have been seen including 4 woodpecker species, Vendehals, Nøddekrige, Tjur, Pibesvane, Havlit, Havørn, Aftenfalk, Rødtoppet Fuglekonge, Hvepsevåge, Fjeldvåge, Nattergal, Hærfugl, Citronvipstjert, Savisanger, Høgesanger and Flodsanger.

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Access

By road from Riga take A10 west then P120 north through Talsi. Nearest train station at Ventspils. The Cape can also be viewed from the Riga-Stockholm and Riga-Gdansk ferries.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Beach , Sea , Dunes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Dværgmåge
(Hydrocoloeus minutus)

2. Hvepsevåge
(Pernis apivorus)

3. Sortspætte
(Dryocopus martius)

4. Nøddekrige
(Nucifraga caryocatactes)

5. Citronvipstjert
(Motacilla citreola)

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