easy spring birding on the Baltic coast
A week on the Baltic, during the peak of the north-bound bird migration.
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Dates
7th – 14th April 2025
new holiday
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Price
To be confirmed
Included
Return flight London Gatwick to Tallinn. Local transport as specified in itinerary. Seven nights accommodation, full board.
Not included
Refreshments. Gratuities. Travel insurance. ETIAS/visa costs. Covid tests and associated costs.
Group size
Minimum 5, maximum 14
Over the winter, Estonian waters host large flocks of sea duck, with thousands of Long-tailed Duck and scoters joined by about 600-1000 Steller’s Eider. In early spring they come closer to shore and are easier to see here, the most reliable place in Europe to find this rare Arctic species.
Meanwhile in the forests, woodpeckers, owls, and forest grouse are becoming more active as they set up their breeding territories. The lekking period for Capercaillie, Black Grouse, and Hazel Hen is just getting in to full swing, while Ural and Pygmy Owls have started to declare their territories and Estonia’s seven species of woodpecker are at their most visible as they are drumming amongst the trees.
This ‘easy birding’ itinerary is designed to give us our best chance of catching up with these exciting species of the forests and coast, at a relaxed and comfortable pace.
Please note that holidays change, although sometimes only slightly, from year to year and previous trip reports may not reflect the planned itinerary, or other holiday details, for the current trip. Please ask us if you would like to know of any significant differences.
