Haapsalu-Noarootsi Wetland Complex

Haapsalu-Noarootsi Wetland Complex (Estonian: Haapsalu-Noarootsi märgala) is a wetland complex in Lääne County, Estonia. Since 2011, this complex belongs to Ramsar sites.[1]

Haapsalu-Noarootsi Wetland Complex
Map showing the location of Haapsalu-Noarootsi Wetland Complex
Map showing the location of Haapsalu-Noarootsi Wetland Complex
LocationEstonia
Coordinates59°08′N 23°27′E
Area27,450 ha
Established2011
Designated2011
Reference no.2022[1]

The area of the complex is 27,450 ha.[1][2] It also includes Osmussaar Landscape Conservation Area. This complex is important wintering, staging, moulting and breeding site for 225 different bird species.[1]

References

  1. "Haapsalu-Noarootsi | Ramsar Sites Information Service". rsis.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. "Haapsalu-Noarootsi". Protected Planet. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
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