Birdwatching

Birdwatching in Rajamai – The most species-rich place to see in Central Finland

Binoculars and cameras ready – welcome to a birdwatcher's paradise!

Did you know that Parikkala, located in Rajamai, is one of the most species-rich bird areas in all of Central Finland? The area's diverse nature, lush beaches and wetlands provide ideal living conditions for winged birds, making the site an ideal place for birdwatching and nature photography.

Parikkala's birding destinations:

• Siikalahti: Parikkala has several nationally valuable and well-known birding areas, of which Siikalahti is by far the most famous. It is a true bird oasis that attracts birders to admire both local species and spectacular flocks of migratory birds.

Plan your own birding trip: Whether you are an experienced ornithologist or a nature enthusiast just starting out, you can find more detailed information about the area's sites, bird towers and routes here:

• Explore Parikkala's birding sites: visitparikkala.fi/lintukohteet/

(Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen)