Description
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 Свищ євразійський, Пірникоза сірощока, Крех великий, Шилохвіст, Широконіска північна, Крячок полярний, Мартин звичайний, Мартин малий, Чернь чубата and Крех малий. Other birds you can encounter are Лебідь-кликун, Пірникоза червоношия, Гоголь зеленоголовий, Журавель сірий, Набережник палеарктичний and Коловодник болотяний. But many more, see the birdlist below. Best time for a visit is from half May until the start of autumn migration.
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Access
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.

