Wildlife watching in Poland

Are you planning a trip to Poland on your own? Searching for good birdwatching and mammal watching sites 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?

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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Białowieża Site Guide published!
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NEW! Białowieża Site Guide

Where to watch birds and large mammals of the Białowieża Forest.

by Łukasz Mazurek & Tomasz Jezierczuk

59 sitesin the Białowieża Forest and around Siemianówka Lake described in detail with:

- GPS coordinates
- 71 maps drawn by the authors
- photos of the landscape and species at the sites
- Complete species lists


Available now as Paperback and PDF file. Click on image to view item’s description:










 

Biebrza Site Guide

Biebrza Site Guide paperback now available!

Where to watch birds and large mammals of the Biebrza Marshes

by Łukasz Mazurek

58 sites in the Biebrza National Park area and the neighbouring Narew Valley thoroughly described with:

- GPS coordinates
- 36 detailed maps drawn by the author
- 123 photos of the landscape and species at the sites
- Complete species lists


Available as paperback and PDF file. Click on image to view item’s description:










28th April 2011

We are now selling maps!

Prepare for your trip in Poland and save time while here by purchasing detailed maps in advance!

Following your frequent questions – we now offer the most wanted and difficult to get detailed maps of the Biebrza Marshes and Białowieża Forest. These are the ones we use ourselves in the field!















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.

May Biebrza Marshes Białowieża Forest
Daylight
roughly		 4.30 - 20.30 CEST 4.30 - 20.30 CEST
Landscape Biebrza gets greener and water level drops down. In wet years can still be heavily flooded though.

First week of May is the blooming time of masses of Marsh Marigolds.

 Trees green up so with each week it is more difficult to spot birds inside the forest. But no worries, it's still possible but just more fun :)
Birds The breeding month for most of the species.

Final most wanted arrive: Thrush Nightingale, Aquatic Warbler, Corncrake, Citrine Wagtail, Red-backed Shrike, Marsh, River, Icterine and Barred Warblers, Scarlet Rosefinch.

Early May is best time for large flocks of Ruffs. But note that Ruff and most of other migratory birds leave in the first half of month.

White-winged Terns form large breeding colonies in flooded meadows.

 The breeding month for most of the species.

Final most wanted arrive: Thrush Nightingale, Corncrake, Citrine Wagtail, Red-backed Shrike, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Marsh, River, Icterine and Barred Warblers, Scarlet Rosefinch.

Wrynecks and Three-toed Woodpeckers start incubating. Black Woodpeckers fledge around mid May and others start feeding young at that time.
Mammals Early May Elks can be seen out in the Marsh Marigold fields in the early mornings. Females give birth to one or two calves that can be seen in the marshes later this month.

Beavers give birth as well and are only watchable near their lodges in the evenings or early mornings.

 Bison give birth and feed intensively on fresh green sprouts. They don't move around much.

Beavers give birth as well and are only watchable near their lodges in the evenings or early mornings.
Others All of the amphibians are out now. Peak of mating of the Fire-bellied Toad, Tree Frog, Pool, Edible and Marsh Frogs.

Reptiles wake up and lizards, Grass Snakes and Adders can be seen.

 All of the amphibians are out now. Peak of mating of the Fire-bellied Toad, Tree Frog, Pool, Edible and Marsh Frogs.

Reptiles wake up and lizards, Grass Snakes and Adders can be seen.

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