Explore the nature of Finland
On January 27th and 28th, bird enthusiasts across Finland participated in the annual Pihabongaus event, recording bird sightings from their yards. This year, a total of 29,220 people joined in, scanning their yards or other…
The Siberian jay, known as kuukkeli in Finnish, is a bird of the wilderness that is associated with many stories and beliefs. Many nature enthusiasts or outdoor adventurers know it as a fearless and friendly…
Adders are a venomous snake species, and they are currently facing several threats to their survival, including habitat loss and fragmentation as well as climate change. The snake has so far been free game in…
Ticks are common in Finland and if you spend time outdoors, you should be careful not to get bitten by a tick. Ticks can carry various diseases that can be problematic. Here's all you need…
This time the topic of our new quiz is wildlife in Finland. Are you ready to test your knowledge on the wildlife that roams in the Finnish forests and waters? This fun quiz is suitable…
We have a hunting act in Finland that obligates you to keep your dog on a leash from 1st March onwards. The act is intended to provide peace and space for wildlife to freely breed…
Oittaa recreation area is located in the city of Espoo, at the southern end of Lake Bodom. It can be considered as one of the more diverse recreation areas in the capital area because it…
Deer hunting in Finland is a common hobby as there are large populations of fallow deer, white tailed deer, and roe deer roaming in our forests. The deer hunting season is almost over, but here's…
Deer keds (Lipoptena cervi) are usually found on deer, elk and moose, but occasionally bite humans and domestic mammals. They are those annoying little insects that fly directly on to you in autumn forest, crawl…
Häntälä Hollows' gorgeous landscape was formed by ice age and its melting waters, but it is the ravine's exceptional flora and fauna that make this place worth a visit. It is part of the wider…