Paadrema Nature Reserve

Paadrema Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Paadrema Nature Reserve
Location Estonia
Nearest city Lihula
Coordinates 58°23′09″N 23°50′03″E / 58.38583°N 23.83417°E / 58.38583; 23.83417Coordinates: 58°23′09″N 23°50′03″E / 58.38583°N 23.83417°E / 58.38583; 23.83417
Area 1,332 ha (3,290 acres)
Established 2003

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

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, wwhite-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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