Silma nature reserve covers a vast expanse of lagoons, waterways, islets and coastal meadows, making the area an ideal stopover for migratory birds, with up to 24 percent of the area covered in reed beds. It is considered the second most important area for birds in Western Estonia, second only to Matsalu National Park, and of international importance.[1][2] It owes its unusual geographical and natural features to the very strong post-glacial rebound in the area, creating lakes and lagoons of areas that were until recently parts of the sea. In addition to 225 different observed species of birds, the nature reserve also plays a function as a fish spawning area of great ecological value.[3]
A visitors' centre is located in Saare manor house, and throughout the nature reserve hiking trails and six birdwatching towers have been constructed.[4]
References
^ . Eesti Maaturism. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
^Silma Nature Reserve(PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 35.
^Silma Nature Reserve(PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 35.
^"Silma Nature Reserve". Visit Haapsalu. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
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silma, nature, reserve, nature, reserve, situated, south, western, estonia, lääne, county, visitors, centre, located, saare, manorlocationestonianearest, cityhaapsalucoordinates58, 99722, 64083, 99722, 64083, coordinates, 99722, 64083, 99722, 64083area4, acres. Silma Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in south western Estonia in Laane County Silma Nature ReserveVisitors centre located in Saare manorLocationEstoniaNearest cityHaapsaluCoordinates58 59 50 N 23 38 27 E 58 99722 N 23 64083 E 58 99722 23 64083 Coordinates 58 59 50 N 23 38 27 E 58 99722 N 23 64083 E 58 99722 23 64083Area4 795 ha 11 850 acres Silma nature reserve covers a vast expanse of lagoons waterways islets and coastal meadows making the area an ideal stopover for migratory birds with up to 24 percent of the area covered in reed beds It is considered the second most important area for birds in Western Estonia second only to Matsalu National Park and of international importance 1 2 It owes its unusual geographical and natural features to the very strong post glacial rebound in the area creating lakes and lagoons of areas that were until recently parts of the sea In addition to 225 different observed species of birds the nature reserve also plays a function as a fish spawning area of great ecological value 3 A visitors centre is located in Saare manor house and throughout the nature reserve hiking trails and six birdwatching towers have been constructed 4 References Edit Silma Nature Reserve Eesti Maaturism Archived from the original on 13 June 2015 Retrieved 3 May 2013 Silma Nature Reserve PDF Estonian Environmental Board 2012 p 35 Silma Nature Reserve PDF Estonian Environmental Board 2012 p 35 Silma Nature Reserve Visit Haapsalu Retrieved 3 May 2013 This Laane County location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Silma Nature Reserve amp oldid 1099618893, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
