Beschrijving
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 Witrugspecht, Grijskopspecht, and possibility of seeing Drieteenspecht, Zwarte Specht and Middelste Bonte Specht. Raptors include Buizerd, Bruine Kiekendief, Sperwer, Havik and Zeearend, depending on the season.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Vijver , MeerOmstandigheden
Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarRoute
Onverharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaLinks
- Wildlife Dreams website
- Simon McCabe - Wild Estonia
- Mike Phelps - Wildlife in Estonia
- Ashley Barnard Wild Estonia Photographing wildlife


