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  1. Farnboro John

    Best place in Europe for a short birding trip in June?

    Finland also holds a slew of European woodpeckers among other well-represented groups. Last year I had Three-toed Woodpecker (and Great Spot, but I'm fairly sure Mysticete has got that) at The Bear Centre where I saw Wolverine. Fieldfare, Redwing, Spotted Flycatcher also on site and Red...
  2. Farnboro John

    Best place in Europe for a short birding trip in June?

    I've no doubt: but what can you see there that you can't see in North America? John
  3. Farnboro John

    Best place in Europe for a short birding trip in June?

    I've typically been later in Finland and the first time the mosquitos were awful. However, last year in late July they were not numerous at all, and my DEET-laden Jungle Formula kept them away. It may be no coincidence that the Finnish water table is lowering due to climate change. John
  4. Farnboro John

    Best place in Europe for a short birding trip in June?

    Another vote for this. June should be early enough for owls and they might even be able to give you a chance at Siberian Flying Squirrel. If you are going to try for Wolverine give it more than one night to take account of random chance even where they are baited in. John
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