More than half of the country is covered by forested land and almost a quarter is protected nature. As a result, Estonia has the 4th best air quality in the world. Naturally, with so much greenery, Estonians have a special connection to the outdoors. Estonians love their nature. That means forests, bogs, and all the creatures that live there. The country's wildlife includes lynxes, brown bears, wolves, foxes, rabbits, and deer. In the spring and autumn time, birdwatching is an extremely popular pastime attracting people from all over the world.