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Toivoniemen Lintutorni

Lapland  >  Finland

The big bird tower of Toivoniemen offers a splendid view on the Kaamasjoki River mouth.

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Most recent update 16 December 2022

Description

Toivoniemen Lintutorni is a great observation point with a view on various wetlands, which levels are suitable for both ducks and Lapland waders : Common Snipe, Common Greenshank, Ruff, Eurasian Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Goosander among others. As the tower is set in a piece of a pine forest, you can get close to Common Redpoll and woodpeckers.

Details

Access

The observation tower is well signposted on a junction of the E75 road. There is a widening of the road close to the tower where you can park a vehicle. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Access for bikes is ok, it is all asphalted, though the last meters are on a dirt path.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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