...due to its geographical peculiarities, the saying that, for example, deer emerge from the lake onto rapeseed fields, rather than from the forest as is typically heard and expected in nature, sounds truly strange. The crucial point is that Lake Liepāja is not associated with the term lake, let alone a deep one. You can wade across Lake Liepāja, as its maximum depth is three metres.

If the Bārta River did not flow into it, it would be even shallower. That is why we usually wade for ducks and geese, and only occasionally need to use a boat. And, of course, only lead-free ammunition is permitted for waterfowl hunting. Relevant authorities frequently check whether we are adhering to the regulations.

But about that lake – well, there is a legend that blue cows came into the land of Kurzeme from the sea. Why, then, should other living creatures not emerge from Lake Liepāja, which was once part of the sea.