The sun peeks out from behind the bay, and the crisp morning air is filled with the intense raucous calls of a black-headed gull colony. Up in the bird tower, a couple of spotting scopes are already visible with birders in tow – the crack of dawn is the best time for birdwatching. The photos […]
Finnish Wild Herbs
Eagerly, I scurry towards the shore where a charming boat awaits at the dock. The evening in May is breathtakingly beautiful and bright, filled with the sheer joy of a boat trip, but the excitement is heightened by the anticipation of possibly spotting my first Saimaa ringed seals! We depart from the shore of Puumala […]
In Finland, we have easily accessible local nature all around us. This local nature offers us peace, beauty, and vitality. A nature spot doesn’t need to be vast to make us happy – even a small area is enough. Finland is sparsely populated, and there is plenty of space for everyone, as long as we […]
