Oiva Toikka – Annual Birds from Nuutajärvi and Iittala
Overview of Oiva Toikka’s Annual Birds
Among Nordic glass collectors, the Oiva Toikka year birds are prized. Every year since 1996, a new annual bird has seen the light of day. This overview encompasses all of them — from the first ”Hakki” bird in the mid-1990s, to the very last birdie of this year. Every bird is presented with year, name in Finnish and English, length, and a photo. Our ambition is to make a free and comprehensive reference guide readily available on the web. Additions and changes will be made continually. So, let’s get going!
1996, Hakki, 20 cm / 7.9 in
1997, Laulurastas (Song Thrush), 22 cm / 8.7 in
1998, Kukko (Rooster), 15 cm / 5.9 in
1999, Sinninärhi (Blue Jay), 20 cm / 7.9 in
2000, Lapintiira (Arctic Tern), 22 cm / 8.7 in
2001, Kultakyyhky (Golden Dove), 23 cm / 9.1 in
2002, Helmikana, 21 cm / 8.3 in
2003, Korpikäki (Wildwood Cuckoo), 25 cm / 9.8 in
2004, Sinisotka (Blue Scaup Duck), 24 cm / 9.4 in
2005, Turkinkana (Turkey Fowl), 20 cm / 7.9 in
2006, Pälvialli (Stellers Eider), 24 cm / 9.4 in
2007, Pilvitiira (Cloud Tern), 26 cm / 10.2 in
2008, Cucunor, 19 cm / 7.5 in
2009, Raakel (Raquel), 21 cm / 8.3 in
2010, Ruusunnuppu (Rosebud), 23 cm / 9.1 in
2011, Korallihaahka (Coral Eider), 24 cm / 9.4 in
2012, Mirella, 23 cm / 9.1 in
2013, Kulorastas (Mistle Thrush), 20 cm / 7.9 in
2014, Leppärastas (Alder Thrush), 21 cm / 8.3 in
2015, Lakla, 20 cm / 7.9 in
2016, Elokuukunen (Harvest Puffball), 20 cm / 7.9 in
2017, Kiuru (Lark), 20 cm / 7.9 in
2018, Pilot, 22 cm / 8.7 in
2019, Vuona, 24 cm / 9.4 in
2020, Kaisla, 21 cm / 8.3 in
2021, Kesuri, 22 cm / 8.7 in
2022, Crake, 19 cm / 7.5 in