The variety of moss and lichen species in primary forests delights plant enthusiasts. The common animal species of the Pyhä-Luosto forests include the bear *(Ursus arctos)*, the elk *(Alces alces)* and the European pine marten *(Martes martes)*.

4f:T498,The Siberian jay *(Perisoreus infaustus)* featured on the logo of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park is the smallest corvid in Finland. It is a familiar sight near rest spots, where it watches hikers curiously, as is typical of the species. * The lively Siberian jay is mostly modestly brown in colour, but when it takes flight, it shows its rust orange tail feathers. These birds often stay in families of a few individuals. * The Siberian jay nests in old coniferous forests. In order to live, it needs sufficiently large, uniform forest areas that provide not only food but also protection from predators. The loss of suitable habitats threatens this near-threatened and protected species. * The Siberian jay is sedentary and stays in its extensive home territory all year round. It prepares for the winter by hiding food in the gaps in tree bark or among beard lichen. * The omnivorous Siberian jay is happy to eat almost anything from berries and seeds to insects, fungi and the eggs and chicks of smaller birds. * At campfire sites, you might encounter bold Siberian jays who have learned to steal food from hikers. Please note that human food may be harmful to birds.50:T4c7,

The Siberian jay *(Perisoreus infaustus)* featured on the logo of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park is the smallest corvid in Finland. It is a familiar sight near rest spots, where it watches hikers curiously, as is typical of the species.

The lively Siberian jay is mostly modestly brown in colour, but when it takes flight, it shows its rust orange tail feathers. These birds often stay in families of a few individuals.
The Siberian jay nests in old coniferous forests. In order to live, it needs sufficiently large, uniform forest areas that provide not only food but a

Karhunjuomalampi day-use hut is closed in Pyhä-Luosto National Park