Beschreibung
Wildlife Dreams is a wildlife‑photography hide complex in South Estonia located near the Osõtsuu conservation area in Põlva County, a region of boggy forest and wetland. Over the seasons, a remarkable range of mammals and birds pass through. The complex offers interconnected hides, year‑round access, and professional‑grade photographic glass. Over 20 regular species of woodland birds including Weißrückenspecht, Grauspecht, and possibility of seeing Dreizehenspecht, Schwarzspecht and Mittelspecht. Raptors include Mäusebussard, Rohrweihe, Sperber, Habicht and Seeadler, depending on the season.
Details
Zugang
Wildlife Dreams is located near Krootuse village, between Tallinn Airport (Estonia, 217 km) and Riga Airport (Latvia, 242 km. The complex is 14 km from Polva and Tartu is about 30 minutes drive away. There is a parking area at the top of the site with a 2 minute walk to the hide complex. Press P on the map for directions. Nearest public transport to Krootuse. Wildlife Dreams offers coach service from Tallinn airport to Tartu bus station where they can pick you up. Due to daylight hours and time getting to the hide, a good place to stay is the Pesa Hotel in Põlva.
The price for one day in the hide is £ 125 (2026). At least 8 hours are recommended in the hide. Tripods, and bean bags for camera support are available. The hides are flexible, everything can be moved around to suit your photography needs. Mattresses are supplied for low level photography. The hides have WiFi and plug sockets for charging equipment. There is free coffee and tea and a kitchen for heating and preparing food on a self-catering basis. There are 2 compost toilets.
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , Teich , SeeBedingungen
Offene LandschaftRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
NeinGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigRoute
unbefestigte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaLinks
- Wildlife Dreams website
- Simon McCabe - Wild Estonia
- Mike Phelps - Wildlife in Estonia
- Ashley Barnard Wild Estonia Photographing wildlife


