Vesitükimaa
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Vesitükimaa (English: Bit of Waterland) is a small, uninhabited Estonian islet located in Salme Parish, at the tip of Sõrve Peninsula of Saaremaa island. It's coordiantes are .[1]
Vesitükimaa is among a group of small islets, including Siialaid, Lombimaa and Pitkasääremaa that make up a nature preserve.[2] The reserve area covers 112 hectares, of which 15 hectares is land and 97 hectares sea. The closest village to Vesitükimaa is Tehumardi, located on the narrowest strip of Saaremaa - the neck of the Sõrve Peninsula.[3]
Vesitükimaa islets and the tip of Sőrve peninsula were placed under protection in 1971 because of its geological, botanical and orinthological importance.[4] The Estonian Geological Institute has carried on long-term studies on many of the islets, including Vesitükimaa.[5] The islets are also a favored nesting area for sea birds, especially for several species of sea gulls. Swans can be seen here as well as other birds. The area is off limits to visitors during the nesting season, from April 1 to July 1.[6]
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