This autumn a new Estonian bird book „Migration of Estonian Birds“ was published (in Estonian „Eesti Lindude Ränne”). This is the fifth bird book written by ENT bird guide Tarvo Valker. The book contains an overview of the history of bird migration studies in Estonia, best places to observe visible migration in Estonia, migration maps of different bird groups and affect of the climate change on migratory birds. This book shows that Estonia is one of the most rapidly warming up place in Europe and many spring migrants arrive now a week or even two weeks earlier than 50 years ago.
I had the good fortune to be guided by Tarvo Valker for 4 hours in early June of 2019. Though I am only a beginner bird watcher, Tarvo provided the most memorable experience of my visit to the Baltics. I am hopeful to return to Estonia for another time under his expert guidance.
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