Black-throated loon (Kuikka) in lake Lohjanjärvi

We found Black-throated loon (kuikka) in Lohjanjärvi by accident. It was so nice to find that beautiful bird in our lake!

One Saturday morning in May we, mr H and I, drove by boat to a place where we knew Osbrey is nesting. While waiting to see that handsome bird, the sound of the Black-throated loon was heard in the bay cove. I could not believe my ears! Usually that bird lives in a barren, clear water lake, while Lohjanjärvi is rich in humus. Soon after that sound we detected the bird near our boat and I was in heaven 🙂

Here is my first Black-throated loon photo!

Lake Lohjanjärvi – some facts

Lohjanjärvi is characterized by very lush and dense beaches covered with groves. The area is rich in groves due to its calcareous soil and southern location. Several southern plant and animal species are found in the area, which do not occur elsewhere in Finland.

Lake Lohjanjärvi is the biggest lake in Southern Finland and it was once one of the bays of the Baltic Sea, until it was separated by land uplift.

Popular summer cottage area

Lake Lohjanjärvi has dozens of bays and about 250 islands and islets. There are almost 3 000 summer cottages and villas on the shores and islands. The lake has been a popular villa and cottage area since the 19th century.

Fishy lake

In Lohjanjärvi you can fish pikeperch, pike, perch and vendace. Lohjanjärvi regularly hosts cast fishing, trolling and ice fishing competitions. We have catch some pikeperch, even in the last two years the fish catch has not been very good.

If you interested in a vacation in Lohjanjärvi you can find more info HERE.

Have a great day and take care!

Minna 😊