Ventė Cape Lighthouse and Ornithological Station

One of the largest bird migration routes goes through Ventė Cape. About 200 thousand birds pass by Ventė every day. The Ornithological Station has bird traps that are the largest in Europe, including zigzag traps of original design. These traps are used to catch birds no matter the weather conditions all year round. The staff of the Ornithological Station ring about 60 to 80 thousand birds per year.