By Samuli Haapasalo July 7, 2026 | From the blog "A Year in Nature" In the vast, shifting tapestry of the Finnish wilderness, few sights […]
Category: Finnish Nature News
The Eternal Sentinel: Unraveling the History and Mystery of the Great Mullein
By Samuli Haapasalo | July 14, 2026 In the quiet corners of the Estonian landscape, particularly along the rugged western coast, one can often find […]
Shadows and Silhouettes: A Midsummer Night’s Encounter with Finland’s Apex Predators
By Samuli Haapasalo July 21, 2026 In the remote wilderness of Martinselkonen, Suomussalmi, the mid-July light transforms the landscape into a golden, ethereal stage. As […]
The Kings of the Forest: A Summer Afternoon with Finland’s Brown Bear Cubs
Date: July 28, 2026 Author: Samuli Haapasalo (Vuosi luonnossa) In the heart of the Martinselkonen wilderness, where the ancient spruce forests meet the expansive, mist-draped […]
Orchids of the Baltic: A Botanical Journey into the Rare and the Elusive
While the rugged forests and peatlands of Kainuu in Finland offer a sanctuary for modest, shade-dwelling orchids like the Lesser Twayblade (Neottia cordata) or the […]
The Golden Harvest: Embracing the Versatile World of Legumes in the Home Garden
In the tapestry of a thriving vegetable garden, few plant families offer as much structural beauty, soil-enriching power, and culinary delight as the Fabaceae—the humble […]
Entomology Beyond Borders: A Journey into Estonia’s Hidden Insect Paradise
Date: July 28, 2026 Author: Tapio Kujala For the dedicated entomologist, the Baltic Sea has long served as both a bridge and a barrier. While […]
The Silent Cliffs: Investigating the Uncertain Future of the Black-Legged Kittiwake
By Samuli Haapasalo | August 4, 2026 The Varanger Peninsula, a stark and breathtaking reach of northern Norway, has long been a sanctuary for millions […]
The State of Finland’s Upland Game Birds: A Fragile Balance in a Changing Wilderness
Date: June 30, 2026 Author: Samuli Haapasalo | Vuosi luonnossa (Year in Nature) The Finnish forest is often defined by its silence, but for those […]
