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Description
The forests of slopes in Gauja National Park with old deciduous trees attract less common species of woodpeckers (Ciocănitoare cu spate alb, Ciocănitoare de munte, Ciocănitoare neagră and Ciocănitoare de stejar). Relatively often spotted are the elsewhere rare Pitulice verzuie, Muscar mic and locally common Ieruncă. Huhurez mare has started nesting in the park, and the smallest owl of Latvia — Ciuvică — is also seen more often. Many Cristel de câmp and some species of warblers, which are not common in Western Europe (Grelușel de zăvoi, Lăcar nordic), are found in the riverside meadows of Gauja.
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There is a 3.5 km hiking trip along Amata river that is a good starts for forest birds (see the P on the map for parking). This trail in the forests near Zvārte Rock you can extend if you want by walking further north along the Amata River. Among the bird species you can see along this trail are: Muscar mic, Pitulice verzuie, Viespar, Pescăraș albastru, Pițigoi moțat, Ciocănitoare de munte and Ieruncă.