Matsalu National Park, previously known as Matsalu Nature Reserve, lies in the Lääne and Pärnu counties of Estonia and spans about 486.1 square kilometers, comprising Matsalu Bay, the delta of the Kasari River and the village of Matsalu and its surroundings. Matsalu Bay is one of the most important wetland bird areas in Europe because of its position on the East Atlantic Flyway, with more than two million waterfowl, around 1.6 million of them long tailed ducks, passing through every spring. The park is also home to a number of endangered species on the Estonian IUCN Red List, including the white tailed eagle, along with numerous protected bird species, 22 strongly protected plant species and the natterjack toad.
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1. Matsalu National Park (Wikipedia)
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Matsalu National Park (previously Matsalu Nature Reserve, Estonian: Matsalu rahvuspark, often just Matsalu) is a nature reserve and national park in the Lääne and Pärnu counties of Estonia.
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Matsalu National Park (previously Matsalu Nature Reserve, Estonian: Matsalu rahvuspark, often just Matsalu) is a nature reserve and national park in the Lääne and Pärnu counties of Estonia.
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Matsalu National Park (previously Matsalu Nature Reserve, Estonian: Matsalu rahvuspark, often just Matsalu) is a nature reserve and national park in the Lääne and Pärnu counties of Estonia. Matsalu National Park spans an area of 486.1 km2 (187.7 sq mi), comprising Matsalu Bay, the Kasari River delta, the village of Matsalu and surrounding areas.
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View the Source2. Matsalu National Park (Wikidata)
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- Part Of: Estonia, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)
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