Birds of Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve
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Rarely recorded
- Species
- ≈ 155 species Source, Species: Community observations: eBird and GBIF
- Best time
- May–June Source, Best time: Months with the most species, across all years of observations
- ≈ 155 species Source, Species: Community observations: eBird and GBIF
- May–June Source, Best time: Months with the most species, across all years of observations
- 1980 Source, Founded: From Wikidata
Birds in October
All birds
October
About the park
Parallel ridges, separated by tens or hundreds of metres, trace former shorelines of Lake Ladoga. About 2,000 years ago, the lake still covered this area; as it retreated, low ground between the ridges formed and gradually became boggy. Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve extends across the eastern shore of Ladoga, the waters of Svir Bay and the right bank of the lower Svir. Pine forest predominates, with mosses, lichens and bilberry beneath the trees; aspen, birch and alder stands occur in places. Sedges and sphagnum moss dominate the bogs, while marshy shores are fringed with reeds, bulrushes and sedges. Small streams and rivers also run through the forest.
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The reserve was established in 1980, following comprehensive studies that showed the need to protect the Ladoga shore, its forests and wetlands, and fish spawning grounds. Before that, the area had been a zakaznik. Its position on the White Sea–Baltic migration route was an important part of the case for protection: the bays and shore serve as stopovers for waterfowl. After the reserve was established, beaver settlements increased and grey crane numbers rose. Grey geese began appearing again on the inland lakes, having disappeared there in the 1960s.
Thousands of migratory birds gather here in spring and autumn. They include whooper and lesser (tundra) swans, greylag, bean and greater white-fronted geese, and waders such as curlew and golden plover. Rare birds listed in Russia's Red Data Book include the white-tailed eagle, osprey and black stork. Birds recorded nearby include the common chaffinch, common chiffchaff, great tit and Eurasian blackbird.
When there are more birds
October — 73 species
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