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Description
Nature reserve "Lubana wetland complex" is included on the list of Ramsar of the Convention of Wetands and part of "Natura 2000" network of sites established in the European Union. The nature reserve is created to provide protection of the biggest lake of Latvia as well as of the marshes, forest arrays and wetlands arount the Lubana lake.
Some very special birds breed in an around Lake Lubana: like békászó sas, Rétisas, Énekes hattyú, Haris, Nagy sárszalonka and Halászsas. Birding in Lubana wetland you can also see other great birds like citrombillegető, Törpekuvik, Fehérhátú fakopáncs, Uráli bagoly, Kékbegy, Függőcinege, Kis bukó, Tavi cankó, Nagy goda and Vörösnyakú lúd et al. In total 257 bird species are observed in the Lubana wetland complex.
Details
Access
The only way to get to Lubana wetland is with private transport! The best way to explore the area is by car or bicycle. Of course you can walk around some bird watching spots, after getting there by car or bicycle.
You can park for free at parking place by Lubana wetland information centre or Center of Water Tourism Development "Bāka".
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Forest , Lake , Agriculture , River , Mud flats , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds , Moors/heathlandConditions
Wet , Open landscape , High water possible , FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
- Birdwatching information centre "Stikāni". Birdwatching information centre, guided birding tours, nature and bird photo tours and workshops upon request.
E-mail: ilze@dabastures.lv
Phone number:+371 28671971
- Lubana wetland information centre.
Information about Nature reserve "Lubana wetland comlpex" and birdwatching excursions. Binocular rent.
E-mail: lubanamitrajs@gmail.com
Phone number: +371 29234956
- Center of Water Tourism Development "Bāka"!
Nice platform for bird watching in Lubana lake and fishponds.
E-mail: baka@rezeknesnovads.lv
Phone number: +371 26663358
Links
- Lubana wetland information centre
- "Dabas tūres" - Guided birdwatching and wildlife photography tours in Latvia
- The Nature Conservation Agency