The lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina)

The lesser spotted eagle’s nest, located in the west of Zemgale, was discovered in 2018 but has been there for a longer period. It is situated 17 meters up in a spruce tree, supported by a stable three-branched structure. Judging by its location this nest is typical for lesser spotted eagles, as about half of the lesser spotted eagle nests in Latvia are in spruce trees, often where branches have formed new tops in a trunk break. Given the nest’s dimensions and the condition of the materials, it is estimated to be at least five years old. Nesting has been successful in recent years.