Haapalahti Bay

Southern Savonia > Finland

Haapalahti is one of the best birdingplaces on Savonlinna city. It' one of the best birding bays around the Lake of Saimaa.

Added* by Oskari Saunisto
Most recent update 28 august 2023

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Description

Haapalahti Bay is popular among many local birdwatchers. There is a bird watching tower. It's good place to find Rørdrum, Rørspurv, Hvidrygget Flagspætte, Lille Flagspætte and Lille Flagspætte. The best birding season at Haapalahti Bay is in the spring and during autumn migration.

Details

Access

Nearest adress is Tynkkylänjoentie 61. When you arrive to Tynkkylänjoentie 61, start walking to right ski track base. Walk about 800 meters and you arrive to location.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Fiskeørn
(Pandion haliaetus)

2. Rørspurv
(Emberiza schoeniclus)

3. Toppet Lappedykker
(Podiceps cristatus)

4. Stormmåge
(Larus canus)

5. Gråstrubet Lappedykker
(Podiceps grisegena)

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