Birds

1. Graylag goose (Anser anser)

Flocks of up to some dozens in Viikki area and grasslands of Varanger, mostly in the east coast.

2. Greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons)

One individual in a flock of graylag geese in the lake next to Purolahti tower in Viikki area on 13th May.

3. Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis)

At least four individuals within a flock of numerous bean geese around Tana Bru (69.960194, 27.293665) late on 14th May.

4. Tundra bean goose (Anser serrirostris)

A flock of at least 180 individuals roam with other geese in Tana Bru (69.960194, 27.293665) late on 14th May. A single bird is found in the only meltwater area in Kongsfjordfjellet and a flock of over 50 individuals land in a field around Skallelv, both on 15th May.

5. Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)

One bird in a large mixed bean goose flock in Tana Bru (69.960194, 27.293665) late on 14th May. At least one bird in a flock of bean geese in a field around Skallelv on 15th May.

6. Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)

Very numerous in Helsinki, where a flock of over 2000 birds rest in north Vanhankaupunginlahti on 13th May. A flock of five birds fly over Hornøya on 16th May.

7. Canada goose (Branta canadensis)

Several pairs seen in different spots of the Viikki fields and wetlands on 13th and 19th May.

8. Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Single birds and pairs scattered through the fields on the road towards Rovaniemi, as well as in the fields of Varanger, seen on different dates.

9. Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)

Up to eight individuals in the shore of Nesseby on 15th May.

10. Northern shoveler (Spatula clypeata)

Two pairs in the lagoon between Purolahti tower and Etu-Viikki fields in Helsinki on 13th May.

11. Gadwall (Mareca strepera)

Different pairs seen in different spots of the Viikki fields and wetlands on 13th and 19th May. Four unexpected birds flying over Ekkerøya on 15th May.

12. Eurasian wigeon (Mareca penelope)

Different pairs seen in different ditches and lagoons in Viikki on 13th May and 19th. A pair seen in Kaamasjoki from Toivoniemi tower in Kaamanen on 14th May. A pair seen in Svartnes bay near Vardø on 16th May. Four pairs in Vihtasalmi near Kuusamo on 18th May, as well as on different lakes on the road.

13. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Several pairs around Viikki wetlands and females followed by their ducklings. Few pairs were found on different places and occasions in Varanger.

14. Northern pintail (Anas acuta)

Two pairs in Kaamasjoki seen from Toivoniemi tower and a male in a field in Tana Bru full of bean geese, both on 14th May. A pair in Nesseby and two pairs in Skallelv close to a geese group, both on 15th May. A pair in Vardøya on 16th May. A pair landing on the lake seen from Vihtasalmi near Kuusamo on 18th May.

15. Common teal (Anas crecca)

Some big flocks in Viikki wetlands on 13th May. Several pairs seen in Vihtasalmi near Kuusamo on 18th May.

16. Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)

Flocks of birds resting in Vanhankaupunginlahti from Hakala tower on 13th May, Ukonjärvi on 14th May, Vadsø harbor on 15th May and Vihtasalmi near Kuusamo on 18th May.

17. Steller’s eider (Polysticta stelleri)

A group of 24 birds mixed with common eiders in Vadsø harbor seen from Vadsøya on 15th May. Seven birds rest on the mainland side of the harbor on 17th May.

18.1 Common eider (Somateria mollissima mollissima)

Very numerous in the Barents sea waters in Varangerfjord and Tanafjord, with flocks seen all days during our stay in Varanger.

18.2 Northern eider (Somateria mollissima borealis)

At least two males showing different features of this subspecies in a common eider flock close to Tana delta (70.458480, 28.462355) on 15th May.

19. Velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca)

A pair in the waters off Nesseby on 15th May. Three birds flying over the sea in Ekkerøya on 17th May. A bird flying seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

20. Common scoter (Melanitta nigra)

A flock of eight birds in Ukonjärvi on 14th May. A pair in the Tana delta and another one in Vadsø harbor, both on 15th May.

21. Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis)

A pair in Nesseby and one male in Vadsø harbor, both on 15th May. A flock of around 80 birds roosting in Svartnes bay near Vardø on 15th to 17th May.

22. Common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

Different individuals seen in wetlands during all sections of the trip within Finland, but not in Varanger.

23. Smew (Mergellus albellus)

A female and a pair including a smart-looking drake seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

24. Goosander (Mergus merganser)

Few individuals seen in the Viikki area on 13th May. Four birds spotted from Toivoniemi tower in Kaamasjoki river on 14th May. A flock of 25 birds in a small bay of Varangerfjord (70.267082, 30.820211) on 17th May.

25. Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)

Small groups seen on different lakes of northern Finnish Lapland and the coastline of Varanger on different dates.

26. Hazel grouse (Tetrastes bonasia)

A female roams on the bushes of the road side between Inari and Ivalo (68.861, 27.194) on 17th May, slowly crossing the road and eventually flying into the forest.

27. Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus)

Numerous above the tree limit in Kongsfjordfjellet tundra on 15th May. Some birds were sporadically seen in the snow-covered areas of east Varanger as well, e.g., Svartnes bay near Vardø on 16th May.

28. Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)

A beautiful pair close to the top of Kiilopää on 14th May.

29. Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)

An impressive total of 33 birds were contacted during the whole trip. Two females crossed the road only 12 km north from Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th May. The rest, all females but a juvenile male, were birds in couples or alone seen in the road between Kemijärvi and Konttainen near Kuusamo in the late evening on 17th May.

30. Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix)

A total of 19 birds, males and females, were seen from the road between Kemijärvi and Konttainen near Kuusamo in the late evening on 17th May. Some of the males displayed in leks even on the road!

31. Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena)

A pair and a bird in the nest seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

32. Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Two birds fishing in the waters of the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) seen from Hakala on 13th May.

33. Feral pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

An urban species introduced to Helsinki, seen mostly during bus and train transfers. Three birds fly over Vadsø harbor on 15th May.

34. Stock dove (Columba oenas)

Seen in good numbers in forested areas around the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki, both on 13th and 19th May.

35. Common wood-pigeon (Columba palumbus)

An abundant garden species in Helsinki, seen in different areas on our time spent in the city.

36. Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

A bird sings in Viikin Arboretum on 13th May. Darío and Adrián hear a distant bird from the tent in Konttainen near Kuusamo very early on 18th May.

37. Eurasian nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)

A bird roosting in the tree of a garden next to a building close to Pornaistenniemi near Viikki, twitched by many, on 13th May.

38. Common swift (Apus apus)

Present in good numbers in Viikki, especially over the reedbed of the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti).

39. Water rail (Rallus aquaticus)

Heard from Pornaistenniemen piilokoju near Viikki on 13th May.

40. Eurasian moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

A bird in the water treatment lagoons next to Viikki Campus on 19th May.

41. Eurasian coot (Fulica atra)

Two birds seen from Pornaistenniemen piilokoju near Viikki on 13th May.

42. Common crane (Grus grus)

Two birds flying over the observatories near Viikki on 13th May. A group of eight birds flying over Kiilopää on 14th May. More flocks seen in flight on different dates and sites across Finnish Lapland.

43. Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)

Relatively abundant in Helsinki and Varanger, seen in different dates and places in such areas.

44. European golden-plover (Pluvialis apricaria)

One bird close to Kiilopää top on 14th May. Abundant in Varanger, seen daily in good numbers, especially in Kongsfjordfjellet.

45. Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)

One bird near Viikki on 13th May. A bird in the shore of Nesseby peninsula on 15th May.

46. Little ringed plover (Thinornis dubius)

One bird in the fields of Etu-Viikki on 13th May.

47. Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Good numbers in the fields and mudflats of Viikki seen on 13th and 19th May.

48. Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

A bird heard from Kiilopää on 14th May (Adrián). Seen in different coastal grasslands in Varanger on different dates.

49. Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)

Different individuals in the fields on the way to Rovaniemi (Darío) and around Kuusamo (Adrián). A bird flying close to Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

50. Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica)

Good numbers seen on the coastline of Nesseby, Vadsø harbor and other coastal areas on 15th May.

51. Eurasian woodcock (Scolopax rusticola)

A bird flying over our camp in Konttainen near Kuusamo the night of 17th to 18th May.

52. Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)

Few birds seen in Varanger: one in Kongsfjordfjellet on 15h May, one in Svartnes on 16th May and one in Vardø on the same date. Seen in lakes around Kuusamo on the road on 17th May, as well as one bird around Vihtasalmi tower on 18th May.

53. Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)

Two birds seen from Hakala tower near Viikki on 13th May. A bird seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

54. Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)

Quite abundant in the Purolahti mudflats near Viikki. Three birds seen from Vihtasalmi tower on 18th May.

55. Common redshank (Tringa totanus)

Different individuals seen and heard around Viikki on 13th and 19th May. One bird in the coastline of Nesseby and three birds in Vadsø harbor on 15th May.

56. Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus)

A group of 17 birds in summer plumage close to Purolahti mudflats on 13th May. Two birds in a small lagoon of Nesseby peninsula on 15th May.

57. Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)

Three birds seen around the parking lot of Kiilopää and one bird flying over Kaamasjoki river seen from Toivoniemi tower, both on 14th May.

58. Red knot (Calidris canutus)

Five birds mixed with purple sandpipers, a dunlin and a sanderling in the north corner of Svartnes bay near Vardø on 16th May.

59. Ruff (Calidris pugnax)

Six birds, including males in nuptial plumage, in the Purolahti flats near Viikki on 13th May. A female-like bird in the lagoon of Vadsøya on 15th May. Seven males displaying on a lek by the road between Inari and Ivalo on 17th May.

60. Temminck’s stint (Calidris temminckii)

Two birds in Purolahti mudflats near Viikki on 13th May.

61. Sanderling (Calidris alba)

A bird mixed with purple sandpipers, five red knots and a dunlin in the north corner of Svartnes bay near Vardø on 16th May.

62. Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Abundant in the coast of Varanger, seen all days in different locations.

63. Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima)

Several flocks of up to 17 birds seen in the coastal area between Ekkerøya and Vardø, including Hornøya, seen on 15th and 16th May.

64. Long-tailed jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus)

A light-morph bird flying over Ekkerøya on 15th May.

65. Parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus)

Over 20 birds, including light and dark-morphs, seen in the waters of Varangerfjord on different dates.

66. Pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)

A light-morph bird over the sea between Vardøya and the mainland on 16th May.

67. Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)

One stranded individual on the rock islets off Ekkerøya on 15th May. Seen in good numbers in Hornøya on 17th May.

68. Black guillemot (Cepphus grylle)

Three birds swimming close to Nesseby on 15th May. One bird in the boat trip to Hornøa on 16th May. A scarce breeder in Ekkerøya seen on 15th and 17th May.

69. Razorbill (Alca torda)

Seen in good numbers in Hornøya on 17th May. Four individuals fly around Flåget in Ekkerøya on 17th May, where we also find a dead individual likely killed by a raptor.

70. Thick-billed murre (Uria lomvia)

Some pairs in steep cliffs of Hornøya, mixed between common murres, on 16th May. An oiled bird ashore in Ekkerøya on 17th May.

71. Common murre (Uria aalge)

A bird flying around Flåget in Ekkerøya on 15th May. Thousands of pairs breeding in Hornøya on 16th May.

72. Little gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus)

Ten birds seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

73. Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

Numerous in the waters of Varangerfjord and seen daily during our stay in the area. Good numbers breeding in colonies of Ekkerøya and Hornøya, but also in towns including Vardø — even in front of our accommodation!

74. Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Abundant in Viikki, seen on 13th and 19th May. A bird in Tana delta and another one in Vadsø harbor on 15th May. Seven birds seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

75. Common gull (Larus canus)

Seen in good numbers daily in cities, fields and coastal areas.

76. European herring gull (Larus argenteus)

Seen daily in Helsinki and Varanger, where it is especially abundant, with groups of hundreds.

77. Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus)

Small numbers around Viikki area on 13th and 19th May. Seen daily in the coast of Varanger, with several pairs breeding in Hornøya on 16th May.

78.1 Baltic gull (Larus fuscus fuscus)

Good numbers in the tratment plant of Viikki on 13th and 19th May.

78.2 Lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus ssp.)

A bird flying over meltwaters of Kongsfjordfjellet on 15th May.

79. Iceland gull (Larus glaucoides)

An adult in a group of common gulls on the west coast of Vardøya on 16th May.

80. Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

Seen near Viikki: a bird flying over Purolahti tower on 13th May and a bird flying over the duckboards to Lammassaari on 19th May.

81. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)

Some birds fishing over the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki on 13th and 19th May. A bird flying over Vardø harbor on 16th May. A bird seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

82. Common tern (Sterna hirundo)

Good numbers near Viikki, with groups seen from Purolahti tower on 13th May and Lammassaari hide on 19th May.

83. Red-throated loon (Gavia stellata)

Four birds in Tana delta on 15th May. Three birds south from Nesseby (70.174619, 28.730886) on 17th May.

84. Arctic loon (Gavia arctica)

A bird seen in a lake between Rovaniemi and Kiilopää (67.73300, 26.75681) on 14th May. A pair seen in the sea in Krampenes near Ekkerøya on 17th May. A pair seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

85. Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)

At least two light-morph birds seen from the lighthouse of Hornøya on 16th May.

86. Northern gannet (Morus bassanus)

Two adults seen from the lighthouse of Hornøya on 16th May.

87. Great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)

Tens of pairs in the colony of Loppi island in the middle of the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki on 13th and 19th May. Few birds seen on different dates in Varangerfjord.

88. European shag (Gulosus aristotelis)

Seen in and around the colonies of Ekkerøya on 15th and 17th May and Hornøya, where it is particularly abundant, on 16th May.

89. Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris)

One bird heard from Pornaistenniemen piilokoju near Viikki on 13th May.

90. Gray heron (Ardea cinerea)

Several individuals seen around the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki, flying over, resting in the trees of Loppi island and fishing on 13th and 19th May.

91. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus haliaetus)

A bird seen some hours driving north from Rovaniemi (67.73300, 26.75681) on 14th May.

92. Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

A pair of birds flying over Kongsfjordfjellet (70.54179, 29.07296) in the morning of 15th May.

93. Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)

Seen in the wetlands of Viikki area: two birds on 13th May and one bird on 19th May.

94. Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus)

A bird swept by the wind lands in Kongsfjordfjellet (70.54179, 29.07296) and flies away shortly after in the morning of 15th May.

95. Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

A bird flying over the road north from Rovaniemi (67.276, 26.686) on 14th May.

96. White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)

At least 34 birds seen during the whole trip, in different locations and dates in Helsinki and Varanger. In Viikki area, several birds were seen resting and feeding on the trees of Loppi island. In Varanger, the road section between Vardø and Vadsø holds an impressive density of eagles.

97. Rough-legged buzzard (Buteo lagopus)

At least ten birds seen in the whole trip on different dates, between the area of Kaamanen north to Varanger. A pair flies in cliffs next to Tana delta on 15th May.

98. Northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula)

One bird between Tana Bru and the delta right after midnight on 15th May. One bird in the Finnish side of the border in Utsjoki area on 17th May.

99. Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)

Ten birds seen in different locations and dates along the coast of Varangerfjord between Nesseby and Vardø. An impressive sight of five different birds took place in Vardøya on 16th May.

100. Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

Seen in Adrián’s garden in Viikki area on 13th May. Two birds seen in Konttainen and from Vihtasalmi tower, both near Kuusamo on 18th May.

101. Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor)

A bird flies over in the forest section between the Viikki treatment plant and Pornaistenniemi on 13th May.

102. Eurasian kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

A bird flying over the road some hours north from Rovaniemi (67.546, 26.698) on 14th May. Two birds in Kongsfjordfjellet and one seen from Vadsø harbor on 15th May. A bird seen in Vardøya on 16th May. One bird close to Nesseby and two birds on the road from Sodankylä to Kemijärvi on 17th May.

103. Merlin (Falco columbarius)

A pair flies in cliffs next to Tana delta on 15th May.

104. Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)

A male in the trees of the path bordering the water treatment lagoons next to Viikki Campus on 19th May.

105. Siberian jay (Perisoreus infaustus)

At least two birds well seen and heard in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

106. Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius)

One bird seen from Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th May.

107. Eurasian magpie (Pica pica)

Birds seen around Viikki area on 13th May. One bird seen from Toivoniemi tower near Kaamanen on 14th May. A bird in the Nesseby peninsula on 17th May.

108. Eurasian jackdaw (Corvus monedula)

Abundant in Helsinki, well seen on 13th and 19th May.

109. Hooded crow (Corvus cornix)

Abundant and widespread, seen in all visited areas and days during the trip.

110. Common raven (Corvus corax)

Detected in Viikki area on 13th and 19th May in low numbers. Two birds fly over Hornøya on 16th May. A bird flies over the forest in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

111. Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

Up to three birds in Konttainen and one from Vihtasalmi tower, both near Kuusamo on 18th May.

112. Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

Abundant in Helsinki, well seen on 13th and 19th May.

113. Great tit (Parus major)

Abundant in Helsinki, well seen on 13th and 19th May. A bird seen in Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 17th May. Two birds in Konttainen and one from Vihtasalmi tower, both near Kuusamo on 18th May.

114. Horned lark (Eremophila alpestris)

A pair seen in Kongsfjordfjellet (70.54179, 29.07296) on 15th May.

115. Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis)

Abundant in the fields of Viikki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

116. Sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)

Abundant in the reeds of the Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

117. Common reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)

One bird singing from the reeds heard from Hakala tower near Viikki on 13th May.

118. Savi’s warbler (Locustella luscinioides)

One bird singing from the reeds heard from Pornaistenniemi forest edge near Viikki on 13th May.

119. Bank swallow (Riparia riparia)

At least one bird seen in a group of swallows and martins from Pornaistenniemen piilokoju on 13th May (Andrea, Guillem, Pep and Darío).

120. Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Abundant in the area of Viikki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May. Two birds seen in Ekkerøya on 17th May.

121. Western house-martin (Delichon urbicum)

At least one bird seen in a group of swallows and martins from Pornaistenniemen piilokoju on 13th May.

122. Wood warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix)

Heard singing in different forest patches of Viikki, including Viikin Arboretum on 13th May.

123. Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)

Abundant in the green areas of Helsinki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

124. Common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)

Two singing birds in Konttainen and Vihtasalmi, both near Kuusamo on 18th May.

125. Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)

Present in the green areas of Helsinki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

126. Lesser whitethroat (Curruca curruca)

Present in the green areas of Helsinki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

127. Greater whitethroat (Curruca communis)

Good numbers in forest edges and shrubbery around Viikki, where heard and seen on 13th and 19th May.

128. Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

Different birds heard in Viikin Arboretum on 13th May and in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

129. Eurasian treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla)

A bird seen in Pornaistenniemi near Viikki on 13th May (Pep, Darío and Adri).

130. European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Some birds visiting the manured areas of the Etu-Viikki fields on 13th May.

131. Song thrush (Turdus philomelos)

Singing birds in Viikki area (13th and 19th May), Kiilopää (14th May) and Konttainen (18th May), to name some.

132. Redwing (Turdus iliacus)

Seen and heard in all the areas visited during the trip during all days.

133. Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula)

A common garden bird in Helsinki, where seen in good numbers on 13th and 19th May.

134. Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)

Seen and heard in all the areas visited during the trip during all days.

135. Spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

A bird seen in Viikin Arboretum on 13th May. A bird seen in Pornaistenniemi near Viikki on 19th May.

136. European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

A bird heard in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

137. Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)

Seen and heard in Viikki area on 13th and 19th May.

138. Red-flanked bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus)

At least six birds singing from treetops in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

139. Eurasian pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca)

A common garden bird in Helsinki, where seen on 13th and 19th May. One male singing around Toivoniemi tower near Kaamanen and one male in Neljän Tuulen Tupa, both on 14th May.

140. Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe oenanthe)

Two birds on the Etu-Viikki fields on 13th May. Two birds in Ekkerøya on 15th May. Two birds in Latokartano area near Adri’s garden in Viikki area on 19th May.

141. Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

A group of around 35 birds seen on the road between Ivalo and Inari (68.839, 27.257). One bird heard around Kaamanen (69.010, 27.002). At least three birds contacted in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

142. House sparrow (Passer domesticus)

An urban and garden bird seen in good numbers in Helsinki on 13th May and 19th. Birds visiting Neljän Tuulen Tupa feeders on 14th and 17th May. Small numbers seen in and around Ekkerøy, Vardø and Vadsø on our different visits.

143. Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus)

An urban and garden bird seen in good numbers in Helsinki on 13th and 19th May. One bird visits the feeders at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th May.

144. Western yellow (gray-headed) wagtail (Motacilla flava thunbergi)

Three birds in the grasslands around Purolahti and Hakala towers near Viikki on 13th May. Five birds seen from Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.

145. White wagtail (Motacilla alba alba)

A common bird in the Finnish side of the itinerary, seen in gardens and wetlands in all places visited and days. In Norway, a bird seen in Nesseby on 15th May.

146. Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis)

Good numbers in the tundra of Kiilopää (14th May) and Kongsfjordfjellet (15th May). Birds seen in the grasslands of Vadsøya, Vardøya and Ekkerøya on our different visits.

147. Tree pipit (Anthus trivialis)

Two birds in the forest patch east from Purolahti tower near Viikki on 13th May.

148. Rock pipit (Anthus petrosus)

Three birds in Hornøya on 16th May.

149. Common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

An urban and garden bird seen in good numbers in Helsinki on 13th and 19th May. Single males visiting the feeders at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th and 17th May. A pair seen in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

150. Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)

Very numerous visitor at the feeders of Neljän Tuulen Tupa, with a group of over 135 birds on 14th May. Detected in most forested areas of Finnish Lapland on our different stops. Four birds in the forest of Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

151. Common rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)

A male on an alder of the ditch bordering Gardenia in Viikki Campus and more individuals in the area of Pornaistenniemi and Lammassaari on 19th May.

152. Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator enucleator)

Several birds seen in the feeders of Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th and 17th May.

153. Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula pyrrhula)

A pair visits the feeders at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 17th May. One bird heard in Konttainen near Kuusamo on 18th May.

154. European greenfinch (Chloris chloris)

An urban and garden bird seen in all visited areas and almost everyday.

155. Eurasian linnet (Linaria cannabina)

Seen in garden areas around Viikki on 13th and 19th May.

156. Common redpoll (Acanthis flammea flammea)

A flock of five birds spotted on the hike down from Kiilopää on 14th May (Andrea and Guillem). At least five birds visiting the feeders at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 13th and 17th May.

157. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Seen in garden areas around Viikki on 13th and 19th May.

158. Eurasian siskin (Spinus spinus)

A female visits the bird feeders at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 17th May.

159. Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

A small flock seen on a roadside north of Kaamanen (69.473, 27.232) on 17th May.

160. Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

Seen in forest edge around Viikki on 13th and 19th May.

161. Reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)

Abundant in the reeds of Old City bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) near Viikki on 13th and 19th May. A male visits the brid feeder at Neljän Tuulen Tupa on 14th May. At least one bird seen from Vihtasalmi near Kuusamo on 18th May.

162. Rustic bunting (Emberiza rustica)

At least two males singing in the trees around Vihtasalmi tower near Kuusamo on 18th May.