Luitemaa Nature Reserve

Luitema Nature Reserve
Gladiolus imbricatus can be found in Luitemaa.
Location	Estonia
Nearest city	Pärnu
Coordinates	58°10′27″N 24°30′33″E
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Luitemaa
Designated	27 January 2010
Reference no.	1962[1]

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

Geography

Luitemaa Nature Reserve is situated by the coast and displays a variety of nature types, like coastal meadows rich in bird-life, post-glacial sand dunes covered in pine forest, and large bogs. Among the plants and animals found in the reserve, Gladiolus imbricatus and the Natterjack Toad can be mentioned. There are facilities for visitors such as a bird tower and nature trail in the reserve.^[2][3]

Gallery

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  Pikla coastal meadow
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  Tolkuse bog
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  Raised boardwalk through Tolkuse bog
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  Tolkuse bog pools

References

1. "Luitemaa". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
2. "Luitemaa Nature Reserve". Romantic Coastline. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
3. "Luitemaa Nature Reserve - Worth Checking Out". Eesti Maaturism. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.

External links

• Luitemaa Nature Reserve at Rannatee.ee