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Wildlife watching in Poland
Are you planning a trip to Poland on your own? Searching for good wildlife watching locations or accommodation?Or maybe you are worried because you don’t know the language? Wouldn’t it be great if you could find all the useful information in one place? If you plan the trip yourself you might be missing out on some valuable sites, rare species or just wasting money paying over the top rates because you do not speak the language. And you may even not realise it! Here is the source of invaluable information that can save you a lot of time, money and hassle. I hope it will be of a great use to you, let me know!
Łukasz Mazurek
PS. I’m really interested in getting your feedback. Also, if you have any questions that have been unanswered, please email me directly and let me know how I can help: lukasz@wildpoland.com
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Biebrza Site Guide PDF price slash!
Working hard at the new Białowieża Site Guide ONLINE we’ve kept you all waiting for new chapters release for several days now..
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Białowieża Site Guide online!
Check how much you can see when visiting the Białowieża Forest on your own
We came up with this crazy idea of publishing the next Site Guide as we write it. The book is actually in preparation stage now.. bits of text, species lists, maps and photos. And as we finish it and put it all together you get your chance to read it for free, ask questions and contribute. We may even publish your feedback if we find it useful for the future readers!
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We described over 40 sites with:
- GPS coordinates
- Species list
- Detailed getting around information
- Detailed locations of species usual breeding or feeding sites and a lot more..
Białowieża Site Guide online project will finish:
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Wildlife destinations this month
Isn’t it great to know what the target species of each month is? Below you can find our current month’s wildlife calendar excerpt. See more in the Wildlife calendar section or check our wild blog for recent sightings.
| February | Biebrza Marshes | Białowieża Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight roughly |
7.00 - 17.00 CET | 7.00 - 17.00 CET |
| Landscape | Beautiful snowy landscape (provided there's snow). In warm winters the ice melts and flooding starts. | Beautiful snowy landscape (provided there's snow) |
| Birds | A number of northern bird species are still here and are fairly easy to watch in the fields: Rough-legged Buzzard, Horned (Shore) Lark, Twite, Snow Bunting. In the parks and villages there are usually many Waxwings, Redpolls, Bullfinches. Other local wintering birds include: Whooper Swan, White-tailed Eagle, Hen Harrier, Grey Partridge, Kingfisher, Great Grey Shrike, Hawfinch. First Cranes, Geese and Whooper and Bewick's Swans arrive. |
A number of northern bird species are still here and are fairly easy to watch in the fields: Rough-legged Buzzard, Horned (Shore) Lark, Twite, Snow Bunting. In the parks and villages there are usually many Waxwings, Redpolls, Bullfinches. There are also many local wintering bird species: White-tailed Eagle, Hen Harrier, Grey Partridge, Kingfisher, Goldcrests, all species of forest Tits, Great Grey Shrike, Hawfinch, Common Crossbill. Owls start their breeding season so they get more active at nights. Hazelhen still easy to observe. Woodpeckers often start setting their territories so can be easy to find and watch. |
| Mammals | Elks are still in their winter habitat, very easy to watch and take great photos! Beavers are living under ice and in a mild iceless winter can be easy to watch in the day! Otters can also be easy to watch but only when everything is frozen. They must often go out to breathe and use few available airholes. Wolves are having their rutting season so they are quite active at nights, easy to track in the day. |
Bison are still gathered in large herds, easy to track and watch near feeding stations. Beavers are living under ice and in a mild iceless winter can be easy to watch in the day! Otters can also be easy to watch but only when everything is frozen. They must often go out to breathe and use few available airholes. Wolves are having their rutting season so they are quite active at nights, easy to track in the day. |
| Others | Can often be the coldest month. Great time to try polish mulled wine and.. mulled beer! | Can often be the coldest month. Great time to try polish mulled wine and.. mulled beer! |
Guided trips available this month
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Biebrza Marshes
Natural Heritage
Travel back in time and see biebrza’s largest elky peatbogs, traditional villages and 1870′ Russian military forts.
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Elk Moousse
Watch these magnificent animals awfully close in their natural winter habitat and take great photos
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Wolf Chase
Gear up and prepare to follow a pack of Wolves. Get closer to these elusive animals
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Białowieża Forest
Primaeval Forest
Learn about the natural forest and its centuries-old trees walking through a World Heritage Reserve
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Bison Fest
Watch European Bison in their winter habitat and take great photos!