Lake Pape
Biodiversity
Birds
Several protected bird species nest at the lake: the Aquatic Warbler, which is listed in Appendix I of the EU birds Directive and is of vulnerable conservation status, the Little Crake, the Eurasian Bittern and the Marsh Harrier. Other birds which nest at the lake include the Savi’s Warbler and the Bearded Reedling. The lake is a major gathering place for migrating birds moving along the White Sea to Baltic Sea migration route, with over 200 different bird species migrating across the lake and the shoreline each year. For example, migrating geese gather on the lake in the hundreds along with migrating cranes.
Sea life
Along with saltwater, many fish species move from the Baltic sea into the lake such as sea trout, eels and Salmon.
Flora
The habitat around the lake is protected by both Latvia and The European Union due to the calcareous soil, which allows plants such as the Great Fen-sedge, a rare species in Europe, to grow.
References
- ^ "Points of interest : Nature Park Pape". www.pdf-pape.lv. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ "Pape Nature Park | latvia.travel". www.latvia.travel. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ "The Birds Directive - European Commission". environment.ec.europa.eu. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "Lake Pape Demonstration Site – LIFE GOODWATER IP". Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "Lake Pape - Pape Nature Park - WHAT TO SEE AND DO - dienvidkurzeme.travel". www.dienvidkurzeme.travel. Retrieved 2024-12-22.