Paadrema Nature Reserve

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

Paadrema Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Paadrema Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Paadrema Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Nearest cityLihula
Coordinates58°23′09″N 23°50′03″E
Area1,332 ha (3,290 acres)
Established2003

The nature reserve of Paadrema is centred on Paadrema fen, surrounded by old-growth forest and swamps. Typical plants that grow in the area include several species of orchid and sweet gale. Among birds, white-tailed eagle, white-spotted bluethroat, red-backed shrike and common crane can be found in the nature reserve.[1]

References

  1. Protected Natural Objects of Pärnu County (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 16.
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