Beschrijving
Hanko peninsula is the southernmost tip of mainland Finland and a perfect spot to observe migrating birds. You also have a great view out to sea. A bird research station is located in a traditional fisherman’s cottage. During migration you can observe numerous songbird species, gulls, waders and waterfowl passing by. Birds include Eider, Grauwe Gans, Wilde Zwaan, Brilduiker, Grote Zaagbek, Middelste Zaagbek, IJseend, Bontbekplevier, Scholekster, Kleine Jager, Zilvermeeuw, Kokmeeuw, Grote Mantelmeeuw, Kleine Mantelmeeuw and Zeearend.
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Toegang
Hanko peninsula is located directly west of the town of Hanko, on the southernmost tip of mainland Finland. There is a parking lot with information boards at the entrance to the nature reserve. 200m further on you have to park your bike, from there you have to continue on foot. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Zee , StrandOmstandigheden
Rotsachtig , DroogRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Herfst , LenteToptijd voor dit gebied
Najaarstrek , VoorjaarstrekRoute
Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
The Hanko Bird Observatory (1) was originally founded in 1979 and is maintained by the Helsinki region’s ornithological association. The scientists and volunteers of the station are dedicated to monitoring and researching bird migration patterns. While the observatory itself is primarily a research station, it does welcome visitors during certain periods. The best times to visit are spring (March–June) and autumn (August–November), when migration is at its peak. The observatory also organizes guided tours and visits. See for more info the weblink below.

