Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park

Finland

The uninitiated might, upon hearing that Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park contains nearly 100 islands, conclude that the park must cover a large amount of land.¹ In reality, however, it encompasses less than three square miles of mainly barren rocks, with only a few larger islands supporting tree growth.^{2 3}

Despite the small amount of land, Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park is an ornithologist’s dream. A million or more birds migrate through the area each year, with some of them forming colonies on the islands.

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References

1. Gulf of Finland National Park. Southeast135°. Accessed 12 Dec. 2013.
2. Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park. Triposo. Accessed 12 Dec. 2013.
3. Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park. Archipelago. Accessed 12 Dec. 2013.

Published 2018-06-18