Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve
Protected area in Estonia
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Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Hiiumaa island in western Estonia, in Hiiu County.
| Kõrgessaare Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
.png)  Location within Estonia | |
| Location | Estonia |
| Nearest city | Kärdla |
| Coordinates | 58°58′29″N 22°30′37″E |
| Area | 69 ha (170 acres) |
The nature reserve has been formed to protect an area of old-growth forest, springs, coastal meadows and a karst area. It is notable for its abundance of different species of orchid; around 15 are known to grow in the nature reserve, including lesser twayblade, lady's slipper, fly orchid and musk orchid. It is also known as a breeding spot and stopover for migratory birds.[1]
