The Plentiful Bird Life at Viikki Area

Viikki-Vanhankaupunginlahti bay area is diverse in habitats and, thus, an excellent place for bird watching. In spring and in autumn, hundreds of thousands of migrating birds stop here for a while. The wetlands and meadows in Viikki-Vanhankaupunginlahti bay area are of national importance to many waterfowl, waders and species preferring open fields. Furthermore, the vast reed bed and shore meadows host a variety of nesting passerine species, some of which are quite rare in Finland.

Although spring is the classic time for bird watching, autumn is also becoming popular. One reason is that the grey heron is now spreading in Finland. At best, over thirty individuals have been observed at Viikki. Towards the end of summer, reed bed hides many of the birds, but the bird observation towers make it possible to spot the migratory birds preparing for their journey.

You can explore the bird life in different Viikki habitats by clicking the links on the left hand side.

 Learn more
 about the bird
 life in different
 Viikki habitats:

 >Open water
 >Reed bed
 >Mudflats and
   meadows
 >Fields
 >Woodlands

 >Complete list of
   species