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Kanieris

Tukuma district  >  Latvia

Lake Kanieris and its surroundings in Kemeri National Park is one of the best bird-watching places in Latvia.

Added* by Jelena Morozova
Most recent update 25 mars 2025

Description

Kaņieris is a mixed area of wetland, forest, reedbeds and open water. Almost 200 bird species have been observed around Lake Kaņieris. During migration more than 10,000 water birds seek shelter here. Their are bird watching towers and trails to explore the different areas. A very good place to see different kinds of birds during spring migration, also for nesting birds in summer.

Birds you can observe in the area include Storskarv, Knoppsvane, Grågås, Brunnakke, Taffeland, Toppand, Kvinand, Lappfiskand, Gråstrupedykker, Pungmeis, Rørdrum, Sivhauk, Trane and Havørn.

Details

Access

Kanieru Hillfort patch is a round circle path with a bird-watching tower near the Lake Kaņieris. You can leave your car at the parking near the path. Press a P on the map for directions. From the parking you can start walking through the wood and you can hear the voices of small woodland birds such as Fuglekonge, Spettmeis, Gjerdesmett, Kjøttmeis, Blåmeis and find some woodpeckers likr Svartspett, Gråspett, Flaggspett, Hvitryggspett and Mellomspett.

The best way to get to the area is by car or you can go here by bicycle (also visiting another 2 bird watching spots). If you like walking you can take the bus to Lapmežciems and also visit the sea coast. Or you can take a boat at boat base.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Wetland , Forest

Conditions

Wet , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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