Keeri-Karijärve | |
Photo Width: | 240 |
Map: | Estonia |
Map Width: | 240 |
Location: | Estonia |
Nearest City: | Tartu |
Coordinates: | 58.31°N 26.4308°W |
Area: | 1910ha[1] |
Keeri-Karijärve Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in south-eastern Estonia, in Tartu County.
Keeri-Karijärve Nature Reserve serves to protect an area of unusual flooded meadows around Elva River and a number of lakes. It also includes areas of old-growth forest. This environment is an important habitat for a number of protected bird species, including four species of eagle; most notably, the greater spotted eagle. The waters of the nature reserve also contain a number of protected species of fish, e.g. asp, loach and European weatherfish.[2]
For visitors, a hiking trail and an overnight shelter has been prepared. Arrangements have also been made that allow visitors to explore the area by boat.[2]