This book gives birdwatchers a much better chance of finding Estonia’s most exciting species

Dave Gosney writes:

‘In 2010 I made my second trip to Estonia and once again I couldn’t believe how good it was for birds. Hundreds of thousands of birds migrate through the country in April and May, providing unique birding experiences, and species such as Great Snipe, Citrine Wagtail, Hazel Grouse and White-backed Woodpecker are probably easier to see here than anywhere else in Europe - if you know where to look. This book is full of detailed notes and maps explaining where to find all the best birds, including just about all the sites used by tour leaders plus a few special locations such as ‘Gosney’s magic corner!’ ’

Sample pages

Sites covered

Unique features

Compared to other publications covering the same area, this one:

1. •Provides the most detailed maps - so you can easily find your way to the best tracks, footpaths, feeding stations, hides and bird towers
   

1. •Includes GPS co-ordinates to help you find the right turnings, parking spaces or viewing points
   

1. •Highlights the best areas only - and summarises the key attraction in the first paragraph so you can easily decide whether to read on or bother to visit the site
   

1. •Has a map on the inside cover which serves as an index so you can easily find any site in the book
   

1. •Is light and portable (and cheap)
   

1. •Is supplemented by the site pages in this website (which include photos of many of the locations)
   

1. •Is updated in the free update pages on this website, giving details of what other birders have found at these sites
   

1. •Is complemented by a DVD showing you exactly what it’s like to go birding in many of these sites
   

More information and updates

The sites featured in the book are also included in the ‘Birding Sites’ section of this website which includes a separate section on birding sites in Estonia

See these sites on a DVD

A book can provide lots of information but nothing gives you a better idea of what a place is really like than a DVD. Click here for details of the DVD which supplements the book perfectly.