Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve

Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Hiiumaa island in western Estonia, in Hiiu County.

Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Nearest cityKärdla
Coordinates58°58′29″N 22°30′37″E
Area69 ha (170 acres)

The nature reserve has been formed to protect an area of old-growth forest, springs, coastal meadows and a karst area. It is notable for its abundance of different species of orchid; around 15 are known to grow in the nature reserve, including lesser twayblade, lady's slipper, fly orchid and musk orchid. It is also known as a breeding spot and stopover for migratory birds.[1]

References
  1. Protected Natural Objects in Hiiumaa (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. pp. 13–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29.


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