Finland is a popular destination for birders. Centuries-old forests, that can be found in several National Parks, are home to many birds of the woods. Owls, woodpeckers, eagles, cranes and woodland grouse species are of special interest for birders from all over the world. Some birders come to Finland to see Charadriiformes, which live near water, and can be spotted in the coastal areas and archipelago of the Baltic Sea. It can be fascinating to see common waterfowls in their summer plumage. Birdwatching towers are often found near popular birding locations and in the protected areas that are important for the nesting and migrating birds.
Short (max. 10 sentences) introduction to this country, including information on
geography, biogeography, habitats, typical bird communities, importance for
birdwatching
Finland is a popular destination for birders. Centuries-old forests, that can be found in several National Parks, are home to many birds of the woods. Owls, woodpeckers, eagles, cranes and woodland grouse species are of special interest for birders from all over the world. Some birders come to Finland to see Charadriiformes, which live near water, and can be spotted in the coastal areas and archipelago of the Baltic Sea. It can be fascinating to see common waterfowls in their summer plumage. Birdwatching towers are often found near popular birding locations and in the protected areas that are important for the nesting and migrating birds.
