Рубрика: Birdwatching
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Luonnon Helmassa Trail in Espoo
Luonnon Helmassa is a short and sweet 800-meter route in Espoo, Finland. This delightful path is perfect for birdwatching and leisurely walks. It’s also friendly for strollers and wheelchairs. The reed-covered part of the trail has a 1.05-meter-wide wooden boardwalk with rest stops. If you’re in a wheelchair, you might need a helper for the…
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Hesperia Park
Located just a short ten-minute walk from both the Central Railway Station and Oodi, Hesperia Park is a hidden gem for birdwatching in the heart of Helsinki. Once an industrial and residential area, the park is now a green oasis surrounding Töölönlahti Bay, complete with a 2.2 km recreational path that’s fully accessible for wheelchairs…
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Lammassaari and Kuusiluoto
Two lovely islands in the middle of Helsinki about which (to my surprise) even some locals do not know. You can get to Lammassaari by public transport or car, then walk on duckboards for one kilometer, and to Kuusiluoto through Lammassaari. An accessible 4-kilometer route (mostly duckboards) is suitable for all ages, physical forms, and…
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Vartiosaari
The 80-hectare island is a part of Helsinki and during summer you can get there by boat from Vuosaari, Hakaniemi, or Laajasalo. On Vartiosaari half of the houses there are private, so be careful and don’t invade someone’s territory. It’s perfect for birdwatching: besides common city birds, you can also meet waterfowl, waders, and some…