For the members of the Finnish Entomological Society, the arrival of spring does not just signal warmer temperatures—it marks the start of the field season. […]
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Guardians of the North: Balancing Biodiversity in the Varanger Fjord and the Baltic Sea
By Samuli Haapasalo Published: October 27, 2026 The delicate interplay between apex predators and their prey remains one of the most compelling narratives in northern […]
The Last Sentinel of Autumn: Encounters with the Common European Adder at the Threshold of Hibernation
By Samuli Haapasalo On September 22, 2026, on the eve of the autumnal equinox, a routine hike along a forest path in Sipoo, Finland, turned […]
Cultivating Connection: How a Community Garden Fosters Wellbeing and Biodiversity
In the heart of Korson, a vibrant community garden has evolved into more than just a source of fresh, seasonal produce. It has become a […]
The Eternal Summer: A Kayaking Odyssey Through the Archipelago’s Autumnal Limbo
Introduction: A Season Out of Time In the heart of the Archipelago Sea, a peculiar meteorological standoff is currently taking place. While the calendar marks […]
The Quiet Sentinel of the North: An In-Depth Look at the Short-eared Owl
By Samuli Haapasalo Published: October 6, 2026 In the vast, open landscapes of the Nordic regions, where the horizon meets the tundra in a seamless […]
The Culture of Culling: Finland’s Troubling Reliance on Lethal Wildlife Management
In recent years, the discourse surrounding wildlife management in Finland has shifted from conservation and ecological balance toward a pervasive culture of culling. While public […]
The Calm Before the Potential Storm: Analyzing Finland’s Unusually Quiet 2026 Weather Pattern
By Mika Rantanen The year 2026 has been marked by an anomaly that has caught the attention of meteorologists and casual weather observers alike: a […]
The Art of Survival: How Common Gulls Navigate the Perils of Nesting
By Samuli Haapasalo Published: October 13, 2026 For many bird species that nest in open, exposed terrain, the cycle of life is a perpetual gamble. […]
