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Overview
North-east of Pyhatunturi National Park and close to the southern border of Lapland, this reserve has wooded hillsides, high fells, peatbogs and lakes.
Birds
Notable Species
Black-throated Diver breeds as well as several duck species and various waders including Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper. In wooded areas there are Three-toed Woodpecker, Siberian Tit, Brambling and Redpoll.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Black-throated Diver, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Wood Sandpiper, Three-toed Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, Common Redstart, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Siberian Tit, Siberian Jay, Brambling, Northern Redpoll
Other Wildlife
Mammals found in the reserve include Elk and Reindeer, Mountain Hare and Red Squirrel.
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Access to the reserve only with permission from the National Parks Office. Situated to the north-east of Savukoski, the park is reached via Martii.
Contact Details
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External Links
Content and images originally posted by Steve