This is the geography of Otaņķi with the lagoon-type shallow Lake Liepāja, and the fauna has adapted to a life where it is safe and there is plenty of delicious food. Both the lake and the surrounding meadows are included in the Liepāja Lake nature reserve and are a Natura 2000 territory of European importance. There, 27 species of specially protected birds nest, 10 species overwinter, and 50 species feed during migration. The lake is becoming overgrown, with extensive reed beds and several islands. In a word, a paradise for the fauna. When the whole company fancies a change from the menu of grasses growing in the lake, the tracks of deer and wild boar become visible side by side, as they decide to feast in the farmers' cereal fields or check the rations available in the forest and at feeding stations. Because of this geographical peculiarity of ours, it sounds really strange to say that, for example, deer come out to the rapeseed fields from the lake, rather than from the forest as is usually heard and as it should be in nature. The essential point is that Lake Liepāja is not associated with the name of a lake, especially a deep lake. Lake Liepāja can be waded across; its maximum depth is three metres. If the Bārta did not flow into it, it would be even shallower. Therefore, we usually wade for ducks and geese, and only occasionally do we need to take a boat. And, of course, only lead-free ammunition is allowed for waterfowl hunting. Whether we follow the rules is often checked by the relevant authorities.