Kuvaja

64.32568 , 26.72884

Finland

The Kuvaja bird watching tower is located in a large (48 km2) string bog area protected by law. The tower is located in the SW corner of the Vaala municipality. In biogeographically it is in Ostrobottnia kajanensis province (Kn/Ok or Kainuu).

Kuvaja area seen from the watching tower is a string bog in natural stage and very typical for the region.

Most notable bird species nesting in the bog are red-throated loon, common crane, whooper swan and taiga bean goose. However, number of bird pairs are not great.

In 2021 a large wind turbine farm (27 turbines when finished) has been built south from the tower.

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Coordinates were set by Jarmo Moilanen : 64.3257/26.7288 (2021-08-01 11:58:43 )

Site name was set by Jarmo Moilanen as "Kuvaja" (2021-08-01 11:58:43 )

Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:38:03
The Kuvaja bird watching tower is located in a large (48 km2) string bog area protected by law. The tower is located in the SW corner of the Vaala municipality. In biogeographically it is in Ostrobottnia kajanensis province (Kn/Ok or Kainuu). Kuvaja area seen from the watching tower is a string bog in natural stage and very typical for the region. Most notable bird species nesting in the bog are red-throated loon, common crane, whooper swan and taiga bean goose. However, number of bird pairs are not great. In 2021 a large wind turbine farm (27 turbines when finnished) finished) has been built south from the tower.
Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:37:42
The Kuvaja bird watching tower is located in a large (48 km2) string bog area protected by law. The tower is located in the SW corner of the Vaala municipality. In biogeographically it is in Ostrobottnia kajanensis province (Kn/Ok or Kainuu). Kuvaja area seen from the watching tower is a string bog in natural stage and very typical for the region. Most notable bird species nesting in the bog are red-throated loon, common crane, wooper whooper swan and taiga bean goose. goose. However, number of bird pairs are not great. In 2021 a large wind turbine farm (27 turbines when finnished) has been erected built south from the tower.
Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:33:44
The Kuvaja bird watching tower is located in a large (48 km2) string bog area protected by law. The tower is located in the SW corner of the Vaala municipality. In biogeographically it is in Ostrobottnia kajanensis province (Kn/Ok or Kainuu). Kuvaja area seen from the watching tower is a string bog in natural stage and very typical for the region. Most notable bird species nesting in the bog are red-throated loon, common crane, wooper swan and taiga bean goose. In 2021 a large wind turbine farm has been erected south from the tower.

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  • Timing and strategy

Best time for visit is probably from April to June. Also in autumn some migrating birds can be seen.

In winter from December to March there is not much to see except the bog itself. However, the access road (Metsälammentie) may not be open in winter.

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Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:45
Best time for visit is probably from April to June. Also in autumn some migrating birds can be seen. In winter from December to March there is not much to see except the bog itself. However, the access road (Metsälammentie) may not be open in winter.
  • How to get there

From Vuolijoentie (in Vaala, road 879) or from the other Vuolijoentie (in Siikalatva, road 8190) via Metsälammentie by car. Metsälammentie is a gravel road but mostly in decent condition.

Vaala is the nearest municipality center with a railway station. Nearest airports can be found in Kajaani and in Oulu.

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Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:54
From Vuolijoentie (in Vaala, road 879) or from the other Vuolijoentie (in Siikalatva, road 8190) via Metsälammentie by car. Metsälammentie is a gravel road but mostly in decent condition.condition. Vaala is the nearest municipality center with a railway station. Nearest airports can be found in Kajaani and in Oulu.
Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:52
From Vuolijoentie (in Vaala, road 879) or from the other Vuolijoentie (in Siikalatva, road 8190) via Metsälammentie by car. Metsälammentie is a gravel road but mostly in decent condition.

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There is a public fireplace and out house 350 meters ENE from the tower.

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Edited by Jarmo Moilanen on 2021-12-30 10:48
There is a public fireplace and out house 350 meters ENE from the tower.

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