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As the lengthening days of spring breathe new life into the Arctic tundra, we visit northern Finland to enjoy the spectacular birdwatching provided by the avian residents celebrating the approach of summer. Various species of owl will already be defining their breeding territories, as will woodpeckers in the endless tracts of forest where we expect to see a thrilling diversity during this short, but memorable holiday. The itinerary also embraces Oulanka National Park at the very edge of the Arctic Circle, where Reindeer roam the wild landscape and northern birds such as Pine Grosbeak, Waxwing and Arctic Redpoll may enhance the daily bird list.


    

  • Arctic tundra & taiga landscapes
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  • Excellent opportunities for seeing owls  
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  • Reindeer & other Arctic mammals
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  • Comfortable Finnish accommodation
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  • Guided by our expert local ornithologist
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Finland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. It has thousands of lakes and islands, and most of the land is flat, covered in taiga forest and fens.


It is the seventh largest country in Europe, yet is home to only 5 million people.

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Often referred to as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’, Finland is one of Europe’s most wild and unspoilt countries. This tour will take you far north of Britain, up to the westernmost part of the vast Siberian taiga forests and only a short distance south of the Arctic Circle itself. In Spring, the Arctic wilderness has began to awake after a very long and harsh winter; now the days are getting longer, the weather slightly warmer, and the birds and mammals are beginning to prepare for the short and hectic breeding season ahead.  This is a very rewarding and spectacular time to visit Finland. All the resident species such as owls, woodpeckers, grouse, crossbills and both Siberian Jay and Siberian Tit are present and active, and the spring migrants will be making their way north. The weather is usually clear and fine, the sun shines and there is ample time for birdwatching. In the evening, as dusk starts to fall, the mixed and coniferous forests play host to displaying owls and after dark there is even the chance of catching sight of the spectacular Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’, the natural light phenomenon which is at its best during the dark winter and early spring nights!  Finland is the seventh largest country in Europe, yet is home to only five million people. A staggering 70% of the land area is carpeted in forest and 10% of that remaining is covered by lakes and ponds.  This tour focuses on central Finland’s vast and unspoilt taiga forests and is unusual in the fact that it departs relatively early in the year. For, whilst at this season some of the breeding birds are unlikely to be seen, this shortfall is more than compensated for by those ‘special birds’ that are present, and by the breathtaking snow-covered landscape, a spectacle that later tours miss!


Our holiday begins with a flight from London to Helsinki and then on to Oulu, a town on the north-east shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. The town is surrounded by extensive boreal forests in which live many of the high Arctic bird species most sought after by British birdwatchers, in particular the owls. The Great Grey Owl must surely be the highlight of any trip to northern Finland, but alongside this magnificent species live Ural and Eagle Owls, plus Tengmalm’s and Pygmy Owls, their more diminutive cousins. Hawk Owls are occasionally found sitting atop tall conifers. Along with the owls, the forests hold Black and Three-toed Woodpeckers, Crested Tit, Parrot Crossbill, Waxwing, Capercaillie and the elusive Hazel Grouse. On the coast, migrating wildfowl will be tracking their way north, and in the sheltered bays and estuaries Whooper Swans and Goosander will be starting to gather alongside fields holding flocks of Snow Buntings. A sudden flurry of wings may indicate a passing raptor which, for the very fortunate, may turn out to be a Gyrfalcon, a truly magnificent falcon and one that often winters along the Finnish coast. 


From Oulu we will head north-east through a landscape of forests and lakes to Kuusamo, a small town close to the Russian border. Kuusamo is approximately four hours from Oulu and is surrounded by some of Finland’s finest wilderness scenery. Here, amongst the old growth taiga forests, bogs and lakes, we will look for such sought-after species as Siberian Jay and Siberian Tit, Two-barred and Parrot Crossbills, Pine Grosbeak and of course more owls!


Kuusamo lies amongst a vast expanse of taiga forest containing a wonderfully diverse range of habitats that includes deep river valleys, magnificent waterfalls, bogs and meadows, together encompassing an area of hundreds of square kilometres. Spring will have just touched this pristine wilderness and the birds should be actively setting up their territories. Whilst in Kuusamo we will look for such species as Waxwing, Capercaillie, Golden Eagle, Common, Parrot and Two-barred Crossbills, Pine Grosbeak, Arctic Redpoll, Black-bellied Dipper and, once again, possibly a few more owls. Reindeer are a fairly common sight and, with luck, some of the other mammals that frequent the area such as Elk (Moose), Arctic Hare and Red Squirrel may be seen. 


From Oulanka we will have to transfer by road back to Oulu to catch our return flight to Helsinki and from there our connecting flight home.   


 

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Finland - Spring on the Arctic Circle

Tour Code: FIN01

A 7-day birding tour in search of owls, woodpeckers, grouse and an array of other spring-time specialities of Finland.

£3,895

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£3,695

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Highlights

  • Arctic tundra & taiga landscapes
  • Excellent opportunities for seeing owls  
  • Reindeer & other Arctic mammals
  • Comfortable Finnish accommodation
  • Guided by our expert local ornithologist

Summary

Often referred to as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’, Finland is one of Europe’s most wild and unspoilt countries. This tour will take you far north of Britain, up to the westernmost part of the vast Siberian taiga forests and only a short distance south of the Arctic Circle itself. In Spring, the Arctic wilderness has began to awake after a very long and harsh winter; now the days are getting longer, the weather slightly warmer, and the birds and mammals are beginning to prepare for the short and hectic breeding season ahead.  This is a very rewarding and spectacular time to visit Finland. All the resident species such as owls, woodpeckers, grouse, crossbills and both Siberian Jay and Siberian Tit are present and active, and the spring migrants will be making their way north. The weather is usually clear and fine, the sun shines and there is ample time for birdwatching. In the evening, as dusk starts to fall, the mixed and coniferous forests play host to displaying owls and after dark there is even the chance of catching sight of the spectacular Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’, the natural light phenomenon which is at its best during the dark winter and early spring nights!  Finland is the seventh largest country in Europe, yet is home to only five million people. A staggering 70% of the land area is carpeted in forest and 10% of that remaining is covered by lakes and ponds.  This tour focuses on central Finland’s vast and unspoilt taiga forests and is unusual in the fact that it departs relatively early in the year. For, whilst at this season some of the breeding birds are unlikely to be seen, this shortfall is more than compensated for by those ‘special birds’ that are present, and by the breathtaking snow-covered landscape, a spectacle that later tours miss!

Our holiday begins with a flight from London to Helsinki and then on to Oulu, a town on the north-east shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. The town is surrounded by extensive boreal forests in which live many of the high Arctic bird species most sought after by British birdwatchers, in particular the owls. The Great Grey Owl must surely be the highlight of any trip to northern Finland, but alongside this magnificent species live Ural and Eagle Owls, plus Tengmalm’s and Pygmy Owls, their more diminutive cousins. Hawk Owls are occasionally found sitting atop tall conifers. Along with the owls, the forests hold Black and Three-toed Woodpeckers, Crested Tit, Parrot Crossbill, Waxwing, Capercaillie and the elusive Hazel Grouse. On the coast, migrating wildfowl will be tracking their way north, and in the sheltered bays and estuaries Whooper Swans and Goosander will be starting to gather alongside fields holding flocks of Snow Buntings. A sudden flurry of wings may indicate a passing raptor which, for the very fortunate, may turn out to be a Gyrfalcon, a truly magnificent falcon and one that often winters along the Finnish coast. 

From Oulu we will head north-east through a landscape of forests and lakes to Kuusamo, a small town close to the Russian border. Kuusamo is approximately four hours from Oulu and is surrounded by some of Finland’s finest wilderness scenery. Here, amongst the old growth taiga forests, bogs and lakes, we will look for such sought-after species as Siberian Jay and Siberian Tit, Two-barred and Parrot Crossbills, Pine Grosbeak and of course more owls!

Kuusamo lies amongst a vast expanse of taiga forest containing a wonderfully diverse range of habitats that includes deep river valleys, magnificent waterfalls, bogs and meadows, together encompassing an area of hundreds of square kilometres. Spring will have just touched this pristine wilderness and the birds should be actively setting up their territories. Whilst in Kuusamo we will look for such species as Waxwing, Capercaillie, Golden Eagle, Common, Parrot and Two-barred Crossbills, Pine Grosbeak, Arctic Redpoll, Black-bellied Dipper and, once again, possibly a few more owls. Reindeer are a fairly common sight and, with luck, some of the other mammals that frequent the area such as Elk (Moose), Arctic Hare and Red Squirrel may be seen. 

From Oulanka we will have to transfer by road back to Oulu to catch our return flight to Helsinki and from there our connecting flight home.   

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Oulu
Days
2 - 3
Oulu
Day
4
Oulu - Kuusamo
Days
5 - 6
Kuusamo
Day
7
Fly London
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Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£3,895

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£3,695

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£485

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£3,895

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£495

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Tengmalm's Owl by Matt Eade.jpg
Black Grouse
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Three-toed Woodpecker (Jari Peltomaki)
Ural Owl (Jari Peltomaki)
White-tailed Eagle (Jari Peltomaki)
Willow Ptarmigan (Jari Peltomaki)
Pine Grosbeak
Siberian Jay by Alice Tribe
Hawk Owl by Alice Tribe
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