Rahuste Nature Reserve

Rahuste Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Saaremaa island in western Estonia, in Saare County.

Rahuste Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Rahuste Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Rahuste Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Nearest cityKuressaare
Coordinates58°05′37″N 22°07′01″E
Area689 ha (1,700 acres)

The nature reserve has been established to protect the bird-life of the area, and is centred on Ooslamaa and Kriimi islets. Birds that can be seen in the area include avocet, dunlin and arctic tern, among others. The reserve also hosts one of the most well-preserved coastal meadows of Estonia.[1]


References
  1. Natural Values of Saare County (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29.


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