Tondirahu

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Tondirahu is a 1.5 hectare large island in Lääne County near the city of Haapsalu, Estonia. It is inside of Matsalu National Park.

The highest point on the island is 3 metres above sea level. The island's coastline is 760 m long.

Birds

From 1986 - 2010, the largest cormorant colony in Estonia was located on the island.{{Cite web |last=Rattiste |first=Kalev |title=Report to the Environmental Board "Cormorant distribution and abundance in Estonia 2011" |url=https://www.keskkonnaamet.ee/sites/default/public/Kormorani_levik_ja_arvukus_Eestis_2011.pdf}}

Nature Conservation

The island is protected as a nature reserve due to its birdlife and flora. It is restricted for anyone to enter, land on, or establish economic activities on the Tondirahu. It is also prohibited to dredge or drill on Tondirahu.{{Cite web |title=Matsalu RP, Tondirahu Nature Reserve {{!}} ProtectedSeas Navigator |url=https://map.navigatormap.org/site-detail?site_id=12806&lang=en_EN |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=map.navigatormap.org}}

See also

References

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Category:Haapsalu (urban municipality)