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 […]
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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 […]
A Journey into the Emerald Silence: Exploring Abruka, Estonia’s Hidden Gem
The contrast is as immediate as it is profound. In the bustling, sun-drenched streets of Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, the peak of the summer […]
Into the Heart of the Arctic: A Ten-Day Trek Through the Käsivarsi Wilderness
The Käsivarsi Wilderness Area in Finland’s far northwest is a realm of stark, unforgiving beauty. Often referred to as the "arm" of Finland, this region […]
The Aerial Acrobat: Unveiling the Life and Elegance of the Red Kite
By Samuli Haapasalo | Vuosi luonnossa (A Year in Nature) The red kite (Milvus milvus) is a bird that commands the sky with an effortless, […]
The Ancient Sentinel: Unraveling the History and Mystery of the Great Mullein
By Samuli Haapasalo | Vuosi luonnossa (A Year in Nature) In the quiet corners of the Estonian Läänemaa region, standing resiliently beside the weathered walls […]
Into the Golden Hour: A Bear’s Life in the Wilds of Martinselkonen
By Samuli Haapasalo In the quiet, untouched reaches of Martinselkonen, Suomussalmi, the rhythm of the forest is dictated not by clocks, but by the fading […]
The Rulers of the Wilderness: A Close-Up Look at Finland’s Brown Bear Cubs
By Samuli Haapasalo | July 28, 2026 Deep within the pristine wilderness of the Martinselkonen border region, the stillness of the summer evening is broken […]
