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Bird watching spots

The aapa bogs rich with species of bird are Sokanaapa, Kilpiaapa, Kokonaapa, Siurunaapa, Kairanaapa, Lämsänaapa and Sakkala-aapa. The most popular bird watching spot is Sokanaapa, which is also suitable for people with mobility restrictions (inva-trail). There is a picturesque bird lake in the heart of the Kemihaara bogs. Arvosjoki and Vuostimonsalmi are significant bird gathering sites during the spring and autumn.

Keminsaaret Islets in Pelkosenniemi: A series of water meadows, deltaic deposit. Bird watching tower. Species of bird include, e.g. short-eared owl, honey buzzard and great grey owl.

There is a lookout tower in Myllykumpu (along the road 9643) in Kemijärvi with beautiful views, find the" Walking and bicycling in the city centre, part 1 and 2" (spot: Myllykummun näkötorni) attached.

Kemijärvi is the lake where hundreds of swans (Cygnus cygnus) can be seen during the autumn season.  

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Tunturiaapa in Pyhä fell.

Some arctic bird species fly through our area to to the White Sea, to the Arctic Ocean and to tundra areas.

Species seen in our area:
* Podiceps grisegena
* Tadorna ferruginea
* Mergellus albellus
* Gavia immer
* Tringa erythropus