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Cape Sõrve

Saaremaa  >  Estonia

The tip of Cape Sõrve is an exeptional place for migration counting as several million birds cross the sea from the tip of this peninsula.

Added* by Vaibla linnujaam
Most recent update 9 martie 2024

Description

The tip of Cape Sõrve has an open and walkable beach with a big lighthouse. Before the tip of the peninsula there are lot's of juniper bushes. In these bushes over the years many rarities have been found.

During winter many Fugaci de mare, Codalb and Pasărea omătului can be found. Sometimes it's possible to see Pescăruș cu trei degete and Eiderul lui Steller.

In spring and autumn the migration is spectacular, for example more than half a million Cinteză and 30,000 Porumbel gulerat have been counted in just a single day. Over 200 species are recorded in this area each year.

Details

Access

The tip of Cape Sõrve is located at the southern end of the Sõrve peninsula, followed by a number of islets that are part of the Irbe Strait. The Sõrve peninsula is located between the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. As it is a touristy spot, it is very easily accessible by foot, by car or by bus. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Sandy , No shadow , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round , Spring , Autumn , Winter , Summer

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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