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A lake that is rich in ducks, grebes and gulls and can be nicely overseen from a bird observation tower.
Portimojärvi is one of the best bird lakes and one of the most valuable wetlands in the area. The lake is actually a regulated extension of the Tengeliöjoki River. Many birds breed in the area and Portimojärvi is also a valuable as a gathering area for waterfowl during migration as in the summer closing season. Among the breeding birds are патка свиркач, црвеноврат нуркач, голем северен нуркач, патка ластовичарка, патка лажичарка, Arctic Tern, езерски галеб, мал галеб, цуцулест кожувар and бел нуркач. Other birds you can encounter are жолтоклун лебед, ушест нуркач, четириока патка, сив жерав, речна тринга and шумска тринга. But many more, see the birdlist below. Best time for a visit is from half May until the start of autumn migration.
The bird tower is located north of Lake Portimojärvi, on the Aavasaksa-Raanujärvi road (932), about 8 km from Aavasaksa towards Raanujärvi. Click on the P in the map to get directions.
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