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Description
The best place to see wintering waterfowl in South Karelia. Spring and autumn time when lakes are covered with ice, some migratory birds usually arrive first or stay long at River Vuoksi. Birds you can see here are: Canada Goose, Whooper Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Goosander, European Herring Gull and Great Cormorant.
Details
Access
The area is best explored by car because there are different places where you can find birds. But also walking and cycling is possible.
Terrain and Habitat
RiverConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Rare birds that has been seen in River Vuoksi are for example Great Northern Diver, Yellow-billed Diver and Northern Gannet.