Boats, kayaks, SUP boards and a lakeside picnic area.

3. oktobrī Kaņiera ezerā aicinām uz Eiropas putnu dienām veltītu pasākumu, kurā kopā ar ornitologu būvēsim pīļu mākslīgās ligzdas un putnu būrīšus, vērosim ezerā mītošos putnus un sakopsim piekrasti. Dalība bez maksas, iepriekš piesakoties.

Ezers, kurā satiekas 200 putnu sugas

Kaņiera ezers ir viena no nozīmīgākajām putnu vietām Latvijā – tajā novērotas vairāk nekā 200 putnu sugas. Seklais ūdens, plašie niedrāji un palieņu pļavas īpaši svarīgas kļūst rudens migrācijas laikā, kad ezers pārvēršas par atpūtas un barošanās vietu pīlēm, zosīm, gulbjiem un gārņiem. Oktobra sākums ir viens no labākajiem brīžiem, kad to visu vērot – putnu ezerā ir daudz, un tie ir tepat, dažu desmitu metru attālumā no krasta.

**Kāpēc putniem šeit vajadzīga palīdzība

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Skaista ainava vēl negarantē drošu ligzdošanas vietu. Kaņiera ezerā ligzdas apdraud invazīvie plēsēji, un daļa jauno putnu neizdzīvo līdz spārnu iegūšanai. Viens no risinājumiem ir mākslīgās ligzdas un būrīši, kas izvietoti tā, lai plēsējiem tie būtu grūti sasniedzami. Tieši to Putnu dienās darīsim praktiski – pieredzējuša ornitologa vadībā izgatavosim pīļu mākslīgās ligzdas un putnu būrīšus un izvietosim tos ezera apkārtnē, lai nākamajā pavasarī putni tos jau varētu apdzīvot.

**Ko darīsim 3. oktobrī

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Dienas gaitā izgatavosim un izvietosim pīļu ligzdas un būrīšus, vērosim ezerā mītošos putnus un piedalīsimies migrējošo putnu uzskaitē, kā arī sakopsim ezera piekrasti. Pasākums ir piemērots gan ģimenēm ar bērniem, gan tiem, kas ar putnu vērošanu iepazīstas pirmo reizi – iepriekšējas zināšanas nav vajadzīgas.

"Putnu dienas Kaņierī ir iespēja ne tikai vērot putnus, bet arī pašiem parūpēties par to nākotni. Nāc un kopā ar mums piedalies ligzdu būvēšanā, lai nākamajā pavasarī uzzinātu, kura pīļu ģimene būs izvēlējusies tieši tevis veidoto ligzdu kā savas mājas," stāsta Arta Kauķe, Kaņiera ezera apsaimniekotāja Ecosoul dibinātāja.

**Praktiskā informācija

Tikšanās 3. oktobrī plkst. 10.00 pie Kaņiera ezera laivu nomas Lapmežciemā, Tukuma novadā; darbosimies līdz plkst. 14.00. Dalība ir bez maksas, taču vietu skaits ir ierobežots, tāpēc lūdzam pieteikties iepriekš.** Līdzi ņemiet binokli, ja tāds ir, kā arī laikapstākļiem piemērotu apģērbu un apavus.

Pieteikšanās - https://fienta.com/lv/putnu-dienas-kaniera-ezera

Pasākums notiek Eiropas putnu dienu ietvaros – informācija par citiem šo dienu pasākumiem pieejama vietnē putnudienas.lv.

Forget everything you thought you knew about Home Café Days.

At Lake Kaņieris, your table floats on the water, surrounded by nature, silence, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Not in a backyard. Not on a terrace. But in a rowing boat among the reeds.

On 12 September, Lake Kaņieris invites you to a truly unique dining experience as part of Latvia's Home Café Days. Row through winding reed channels to a spot of your choice on the lake, where a specially created menu awaits. Your meal will be delivered directly to your boat, featuring freshly smoked and grilled fish from Kalnpuri in nearby Ragaciems, prepared exclusively for this occasion.

Choose the time that suits you best:

11:00–14:00

14:00–17:00

17:00–20:00

This is far more than a restaurant visit.

It's a chance to step away from the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the lake—watching birds glide across the water, listening to the gentle rustle of the reeds, and enjoying a delicious meal in one of the most extraordinary dining settings in Latvia.

If you're looking for an experience unlike any other,reserve your table today

Please note: Nature is unpredictable, and autumn weather can change quickly. To fully enjoy your experience, we recommend dressing appropriately for the weather.

What Lies Beneath the Surface of Lake Kaņieris?

On August 29, we invite you to join a unique environmental initiative — the Magnet Cleanup at Lake Kaņieris.

On this day, we will explore the lake from a completely different perspective. Using powerful magnets, we will search for and retrieve sunken metal objects from the lakebed — fishing equipment, metal waste and other objects that have accumulated in Lake Kaņieris over the decades.

Why are we doing this?

Lake Kaņieris is one of Latvia’s most important habitats for waterbirds. Yet alongside its natural values, various objects left behind by people have accumulated in the lake over the years.

Fishing hooks, lures, fishing line and other metal objects can pose a threat to birds and other inhabitants of the lake.

“The idea for the Magnet Cleanup came about when we once again had to help a bird get free from a fishing lure that had become caught in its wing. Unfortunately, in Lake Kaņieris, which is home to more bird species than any other lake in Latvia, we encounter situations like this quite often,” says Arta Kauķe, founder of Ecosoul, the organisation managing Lake Kaņieris.

Discover what the lake has been hiding

The Magnet Cleanup is about more than simply cleaning the lake. It is an opportunity to discover what has ended up beneath the surface of Lake Kaņieris over the years.

The finds can be anything from ordinary fishing equipment to objects whose stories can only be guessed at.

The most interesting finds will compete in four categories:

🏆 Oldest Find

🔎 Most Unusual Object

🎣 Biggest Catch

❓ Most Mysterious Object

Following the cleanup, the most interesting and valuable finds will be preserved and displayed in a public exhibition, helping us uncover part of the story of Lake Kaņieris.

Get to know Lake Kaņieris even better

The Magnet Cleanup will also be an opportunity to learn more about the lake itself.

During the event, participants will be able to take part in water quality measurements, explore the ecosystem of Lake Kaņieris and learn how human activities can affect the aquatic environment.

Join the Magnet Cleanup!

📅 August 29, 2026

📍 Lake Kaņieris

Participation is free of charge, but places are limited.Register here

Come on your own, with your family or friends. Grab a magnet, explore what lies beneath the surface and help make the lake safer for its inhabitants.

Who knows — perhaps your magnet will bring up a find that people will be talking about for a long time!

About the LIFE GoodWater IP project

The event is organised with financial support from the Small Grants Scheme of the European Union LIFE Integrated Project “Implementation of River Basin Management Plans towards Good Surface Water Status” (LIFE GoodWater IP).

The LIFE GoodWater IP project is co-financed by the European Union, the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, and the project partners — public institutions, municipalities, companies, research institutions and non-governmental organisations.

The project organisers are responsible for the content of the event, which does not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union. The funders accept no responsibility for the information presented at the event or its use.