Sookuninga Nature Reserve

Sookuninga Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in south-western Estonia, in Pärnu County.

Sookuninga Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Nearest cityPärnu
Coordinates58°00′24″N 24°45′45″E
Area5,869 ha (14,500 acres)
Designated3 February 2006
Reference no.1748[1]

Sookuninga nature reserve is situated on the Latvian border of Estonia and comprises a large area of wetlands and woodlands. Sookuninga nature reserve and the Ziemeļu bogs protected area across the border together make out the North Livonian trans-boundary Ramsar protected wetland site. Together, the two sites form one of the largest natural peat bog areas in the Baltic states and constitute an important fresh-water reservoir. Sookuninga is home to many species, including large mammals like Gray wolf, Eurasian lynx and Brown bear. The site is furthermore a refuge for many unusual or threatened species of birds, including three species of eagle. Traditionally, the area has been sparsely populated due to its inaccessibility, and therefore also used as a hiding-place during times of war. Facilities for visitors include a bird-watching tower and a hiking trail.[2][3]

References

  1. "Sookuninga Nature Reserve". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. Protected Natural Objects of Pärnu County (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 17.
  3. "The annotated Ramsar list - Estonia". The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Retrieved 23 February 2013.

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