Orjaku Birdwatching Tower, Wooden observation tower in Orjaku, Estonia.
The Orjaku Birdwatching Tower is a wooden structure with multiple viewing platforms positioned to overlook the bay. It sits at the edge of a protected wetland area and can accommodate several visitors at once on its upper decks.
The area gained protected status in 1962 due to its importance for birds during their migrations. Later, in 1997, the bay received international recognition as a Ramsar site, emphasizing its global significance.
The tower serves as a place where visitors can learn about local bird species and their migration routes that cross the bay. The information boards show how birds stop here to rest before continuing their journey.
The tower is open to visitors at all times and can be viewed from various heights for comfortable observation. A nature trail of about 1.5 km starts at the tower and leads into the surrounding landscape.
During spring and autumn, thousands of birds gather in the bay, making the tower an important point for scientific observation. Researchers regularly use this location to monitor bird populations and understand their migration routes.
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