Samuel Bloch
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Header picture showing a Spotted redshank, with Birdwatching Helsinki titles

I'm happy to offer birding trips in Helsinki!

Easily accessible from the heart of Helsinki, the best local nature reserves have a lot to offer to the keen birder. Woods, reedbeds, fields and mudflats form a myriad of microhabitats that host countless birds. From the rare Citrine Wagtail to the majestic White-tailed Eagle, from the endearing Horned Grebe to the hectic Common Rosefinch, there are wonders waiting to be discovered!
Why me
I am a professional guide, I have experience with international customers, and I love birding around Helsinki. In the field, I am known for my relaxed but dedicated attitude, and I find joy in helping people and sharing my enthusiasm for the natural world. I adapt to your level of experience, whether you're an experienced birder or a novice, and make sure we have a enriching time together.
​I provide a birding scope for our outing, and of course I bring all my experience and motivation!
Wood Warbler singing in the woods of Laajalahti, near Helsinki
Wood Warbler (sirittäjä)
Northern Hawk-owl captured in Helsinki city center during a cold winter
Northern Hawk-Owl (hiiripöllö)
A colourful Horned Grebe swims at Suomenoja birding hotspot, near Helsinki
Horned Grebe (mustakurkku-uikku)
"Best of Birding in Helsinki" tours have moved to a new website. Visit birdwatching-helsinki.com and get in touch!
​See you soon :)
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The classic tour lasts 3 hours, taking us through one of the best nature reserves around here.
​Customizations are possible, please enquire!

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Tufted duck (tukkasotka)
Great Grey Owls are sometimes seen in Helsinki during winter
Great Grey Owl (lapinpöllö)
The Spotted Redshank is one of the most spectacular waders to stop in Helsinki during migration
Spotted Redshank (mustaviklo)
Yellowhammer (keltasirkku)
Nature reserves in Helsinki offer easy paths and boardwalks to amble on.
Birding in Helsinki
Male Common Rosefinch singing its characteristic "pleased to meet you" tune.
Common Rosefinch (punavarpunen)
White wagtail (västäräkki)
The Common Pochard is a declining bird, classified as endangered in Finland.
Common Pochard (punasotka)
Dunlin (suosirri)
Gadwall (harmaasorsa)
Great tit (talitiainen)
Mute Swan (kyhmyjoutsen)
Eurasian Bullfinch in snow in Helsinki.
Eurasian bullfinch (punatulkku)
Eurasian teal (tavi)
Dramatic Whooper swan fight I witnessed in spring in Helsinki.
Whooper swan (laulujoutsen)
​All images are mine. Do not use without authorization.

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  • Portfolio
    • Conservation
    • Sea
    • Shore
    • Wetland
    • Grassland
    • River
    • Forest
    • Mountain
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    • Urban
  • Shop
    • Print shop
    • Postcards
    • The New Zealand Book
  • Workshops
    • Best of Birding in Helsinki
    • Creative bird photography in Suomenlinna
    • Central Asia photography tours
    • 1-on-1 online coaching
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact