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Honkala shore bird-watching tower

61.00930 , 24.51690

Finland

Kahilisto

At the head of the lake Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve, superbly maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded (records on eBird, where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto, are based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimate the diversity of species that occur).

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Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 61.0093/24.5169 (2021-08-06 18:46:10 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Honkala Shore Bird-watching Tower" (2021-08-06 18:46:10 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-18 08:41:23
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. superbly reserve, superbly maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded (records on eBird, where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto, are based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimate the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-18 08:41:09
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve reserve. superbly maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded (records on eBird, where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto, are based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimate the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-18 08:40:35
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded (records on E-bird, eBird, where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto, are based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimate the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-12-26 12:23:51
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded (records on E-bird (where E-bird, where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto), but this figure is Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto, are based on a small number of visits, visits and thus greatly underestimates underestimate the diversity of species that occur.occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-12-26 09:32:12
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, Katumajärvi just outside Hämeenlinna, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with woodland, which contains nesting boxes intended for tits and flycatchers).flycatchers. The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Great Bitterns, Reed, Sedge and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto; Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto), but this figure is based on a small number of visits, and thus greatly underestimates the diversity of species that occur).occur.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-06 06:13:51
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. reserve maintained by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) terns can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Reed, Sedge warblers and Great Reed Warblers, as well as Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including such as Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and Tree Pipit. Six At least six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto; this figure is based on a small number of visits visits, and thus greatly underestimates the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:43:08
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, Common Redstart and six Tree Pipit. Six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto; this figure is based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimates the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:37:15
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, and six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier, Harrier and Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Sparrowhawk, Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto; this figure is based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimates the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:36:23
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, and six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto). Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto; this figure is based on a small number of visits and thus greatly underestimates the diversity of species that occur).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:24:40
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers, and six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Hobby.Hobby in summer, and Rough-legged Buzzard in winter. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:19:28
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) (Lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk nature trail (Luontopolku) passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers.flycatchers, and six species of woodpecker have been recorded. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:09:51
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to Reed and Sedge warblers and Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird.E-bird (where the site is referred to as Hämeenlinna-Kahilisto). 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:00:01
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, gulls and terns and gulls (in summer) can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed Reed and sedge Sedge warblers and reed buntings.Reed Buntings. The woodland is home to passerines including Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and Pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and hobby.Hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:47:47
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat including marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, terns and gulls can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed and sedge warblers and reed buntings. The woodland contains common is home to passerines including Common and lesser whitethroat, spotted Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted and pied Pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk and hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-08 18:02:19
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat including marsh, marshes and deciduous woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, terns and gulls can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed and sedge warblers and reed buntings. The woodland contains common and lesser whitethroat, spotted and pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk and hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:20:43
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat including marsh, woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing marshland.visitors to explore the marshland further.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, terns and gulls can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed and sedge warblers and reed buntings. The woodland contains common and lesser whitethroat, spotted and pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk and hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:18:56
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat incuding including marsh, woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Another boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing marshland.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, terns and gulls can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed and sedge warblers and reed buntings. The woodland contains common and lesser whitethroat, spotted and pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk and hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:03:30
At the head of the lake Katumajärvi, this is a small, but diverse and species-rich nature reserve. The birdwatching tower (lintutorni) is reached by a well-maintained boardwalk of around 500m, signposted from route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. The boardwalk passes through a varied habitat incuding marsh, woodland (with nesting boxes for tits and flycatchers). The tower provides a good view of the lake and reedbeds. Another boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing marshland.  Whooper swans, geese, grebes, divers, ducks, terns and gulls can be seen on the lake. The reedbeds are home to reed and sedge warblers and reed buntings. The woodland contains common and lesser whitethroat, spotted and pied flycatchers. Raptors seen overhead include marsh harrier, sparrowhawk and hobby. As of 2021 over 100 species have been recorded on E-bird. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica)
Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)

Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-07-25 04:52:21)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-11-15 12:10:20)

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-09-03 12:28:38)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-09-03 12:02:43)

Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-09-03 12:02:25)

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-08 06:04:28)

  • Timing and strategy

With numerous breeding species, the reserve is rewarding in summer as well as at migration times. Passerines in particular are more active early in the day.

A visit could be completed within an hour, but to allow for patient watching at the tower and exploration of the surounding area, at least an hour and a half would be preferable.

The signposted nature trail turns into a boardwalk leading across the marshes to the observation tower. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:37
With numerous breeding species, the reserve is rewarding in summer as well as at migration times. Passerines in particular are more active early in the day. A visit could be completed within an hour, but to allow for patient watching at the tower and exploration of the surounding area, at least an hour and a half would be preferable. The signposted nature trail turns into a boardwalk leading across the marshes to the observation tower. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:00
With numerous breeding species, the reserve is rewarding in summer as well as at migration times. Passerines in particular are more active early in the day. A visit could be completed within an hour, but to allow for patient watching at the tower and exploration of the surounding area, an hour and half would be preferable. The signposted nature trail truns turns into a boardwalk leading across the marshes to the observation tower. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:57
With numerous breeding species, the reserve is rewarding in summer as well as at migration times. Passerines in particular are more active early in the day. A visit could be completed within an hour, but to allow for time patient watching at the tower and exploraion exploration of the surounding area, an hour and half would be preferable. The signposted track leads to nature trail truns into a boardwalk leading across the marshes to the observation tower. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:53
With numerous breeding species, the reserve is rewarding in summer as well as at migration times. Passerines in particular are more active early in the day. A visit could be completed within an hour, but to allow for time at the tower and exploraion of the surounding area, an hour and half would be preferable. The signposted track leads to a boardwalk leading to the observation tower. Another short boardwalk branches off to the East, allowing visitors to explore the marshland further.
  • How to get there

The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie.

There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by.

On foot or by bicycle, the tower is 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna. Following Viipurintie, the last 1km of the journey is along the lakeside and offers birdwatching opportunities.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-12-26 09:35
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by. On foot or by bicycle, the tower is 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna. Following Viipurintie, the last 1km of the journey is along the lakeside and offers birdwatching opportunities.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-11 12:49
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by. On foot or by bicycle, the tower is 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna. Following Viipurintie, the last 1km is along the lakeside and therefore offers birdwatching opportunities.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-04 06:50
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by. On foot or by bicycle, the tower is 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna. Following Viipruiintie, Viipurintie, the last 1km is along the lakeside and therefore offers birdwatching opportunities.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-04 06:49
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by. On foot or by bicycle, the tower would be is 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna. Following Viipruiintie, the last 1km is along the lakeside and therefore offers birdwatching opportunities.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:54
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are wooden signposts ("lintutorni") (marked "Lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by. On foot or bicycle, the tower would be 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:38
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are signposts ("lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by.by. On foot or bicycle, the tower would be 2.6km from the railway station in Hämeenlinna.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:35
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway (Finnish national road 3) near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are signposts ("lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10. Bus routes 1, 3 and 700 pass close by.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:27
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are signposts ("lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie.Tuuloksentie. There is a bus stop at Kahilisto on route 10.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:13
The site is easily reached from the E12 motorway near Hämeenlinna. Turn off onto route 10 in the direction of Lahti and there are signposts ("lintutorni") on both Harvialantie and Tuuloksentie.

The reserve is signposted ("Lintutorni") from the main road, route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. There is a small parking lot at the end of a gravel drive. A path and boardwalk lead through the woodland and marshes to the birdwatching tower. No permit is required, but nature reserve regulations apply.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-11-15 14:15
The reserve is signposted ("Lintutorni") from the main road, route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. There is a small parking lot at the end of a gravel drive. A path and boardwalk lead through the woodland and marshes to the birdwatching tower. No permit is required and the required, but nature reserve appears to be open all year round.regulations apply.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-04 06:42
The reserve is signposted ("lintutorni") ("Lintutorni") from the main road, route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. There is a small parking lot at the end of a gravel drive. A path and boardwalk lead through the woodland and marshes to the birdwatching tower. No permit is required and the reserve appears to be open all year round.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:08
The reserve is signposted ("lintutorni") from the main road, route 10 just east of Hämeenlinna. There is a small parking lot at the end of a gravel drive. A path and boardwalk lead through the marshes to the birdwatching tower. No permit is required and the reserve appears to be open all year round.
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Roe deer, lizards and amphibians such as moor frogs are also present. In summer the marsh is rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the wildlife, the varied vegetation and fine view from the tower make for a very pleasant walk.

Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Art Museum and the Sibelius House where the composer was born and raised.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-12-26 09:37
Roe deer, lizards and amphibians such as moor frogs are also present. In summer the marsh is rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the wildlife, the varied vegetation and fine view from the tower make for a very pleasant walk. Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Art Museum and the Sibelius House where the composer was born and Art Museum.raised.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-04 14:39
Roe deer, lizards and amphibians such as moor frogs are also present. In summer the marsh is rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the wildlife, the varied vegetation makes and fine view from the tower make for a very pleasant walk. Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Sibelius House and Art Museum.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-04 14:38
Roe deer, lizards and amphibians such as moor frogs are also present. In summer the marsh is particularly rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, wildlife, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk. Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Sibelius House and Art Museum.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:47
Roe deer, lizards and amphibians are also present. In summer the marsh is particularly rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk. Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Sibelius House and Art Gallery.Museum.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 12:47
Roe deer, lizards and amphibians are also present. In summer the marsh is particularly rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk.walk. Nearby Hämeenlinna has rich cultural attractions including the castle, Sibelius House and Art Gallery.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:54
The nature trail is informative, with boards in Finnish and English featuring plants as well as birds. Roe deer, lizards and amphibians are also present. In summer the marsh is particulary particularly rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:34
The nature trail is informative, with boards in Finnish and English featuring plants as well as birds. Roe deer and deer, lizards and amphibians are also present. In summer the marsh is particulary rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-06 19:17
The nature trail is informative, with boards in Finnish and English featuring plants as well as birds. Roe deer and lizards are also present. In summer the marsh is particulary rich in dragonflies and damselfies as well as butterflies. Apart from the rich bird life, the varied vegetation makes for a very pleasant walk.

The nature trail is informative, with boards in Finnish and English featuring plants as well as birds.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-03 11:55
The nature trail is informative, with boards in Finnish and English featuring plants as well as birds.

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instance, these may include:
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