About the service
Bird watching
184 bird species have been identified in Lake Babīte, of which 36 nest in the lake area. Bird watching, along with
mushroom and berry picking, is a Latvian meditation that you can indulge in in Remesi.
Season
Bird watching is possible all year round, but some bird species migrate to warmer climes during the winter and autumn.
Duration
The duration of the adventure is unlimited. We invite you to observe the birds for as long as each visitor is prepared for.
Place
The Ūsiņi corner on the shore of Lake Babīte is an important location for bird nesting and molting. Birds are visible all the time!
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Event within the framework of Bird Day 2023
You are welcome to join the bird watching and winter feeder preparation event at Lake Babīte!
During the event, together with birdwatcher Imants Jakovļevs:
- We will watch birds migrate to their wintering grounds in Southern Europe, Africa and Asia. We invite both experienced birdwatchers and beginners. Beginners will have the opportunity to rent binoculars for birdwatching, as well as receive birdwatching discounts.
- Let's make a bird feeder for the winter, which you can take with you and place near your home. As we know, when the cold weather sets in, it is more difficult for birds to find food, and people need to help. Materials for making the feeder will be provided.
Register for the event: 26306890
What should be considered?
To feel like a birdwatcher and get closer to bird life, everyone has the opportunity to observe spring and autumn migration, listen to bird songs, and watch the interaction of birds in and around the lake.
- The season when birds are most active is from April to May and from August to September.
- Birds are best observed 4 hours after sunrise or 2 hours before sunset.
- Bird watching takes place on the shore of Lake Babīte from a 4-meter-high wooden house.
- There's no need to wait for birds, we have many different ones.
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Visit to the bird tower
Available for an additional fee binocular rental (4 €/hour) and binoculars rental (5 €/hour).
For persons aged 14 and over, visiting the bird tower costs €2/day.
Children under 14 years of age can visit the bird tower for free.
- Entrance fee 2 €
Facts about bird species in Lake Babīte
184 bird species have been identified in the vicinity of Lake Babīte, of which 36 nest in the lake area. 15 of these bird species are on the European list of endangered bird species.
Birds listed in the World Red Book nest here: the woodpecker, as well as birds rare in Europe and protected in Latvia: the great crested grebe, the lesser grebe, the lesser grebe, the reed warbler, the horned grebe, the river tern, the little tern, the black tern, the black-backed gull, the great crested grebe, the great crested grebe.
There are also widespread species such as the common wagtail, mute swan, crested grebe, and common wagtail. Many ducks can be found in Lake Babīte: mallard, white-bellied, and common wagtail, as well as broods of mallards and teals that have been taken outside the lake.
How to find us?
“Remesi” is located 30 minutes drive from the center of Riga. Access from the A9 highway, right before the “Steķi” bus stop. The recreation area can also be reached by the Riga-Kalnciems bus, the bus stop is located at the entrance to the territory.
