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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

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!

Check it out here »

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..

To join this crazy project Register here » for free and start reading now!

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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.

July	Biebrza Marshes	Białowieża Forest
Daylight roughly	4.30 - 20.45 CEST	4.30 - 20.45 CEST
Landscape & weather	Vegetation's totally green and many wild flowers bloom in the meadows. Water level is usually low - the Biebrza River is in its main channel. The temperature grows (20-30 C) so you get more restricted to the mornings and evenings when watching wildlife.	Vegetation is in full bloom both in the forest and in the meadows. The temperature grows (20-30 C) so you get more restricted to the mornings and evenings when watching wildlife.
Birds	July can be still good for some Warblers (Aquatic), most of them finish feeding young and first reedy ones start migrating by the end of the month. Birds of prey and Storks fledge and can be spotted in the air or in the freshly mown meadows. White-winged terns finish feeding and start migrating.	July can be still good for Warblers (early morning!), most of them finish feeding young by the end of the month. All of the Woodpeckers have already fledged and are usually feeding high in the trees. Birds of prey and Storks fledge and can be spotted in the air or in the freshly mown meadows.
Mammals	In the mornings and evenings Elks can be spotted in the marshes, it is more difficult to get a close view though. Males are growing antlers. It is a good time to watch Beavers near their lodges in the evenings.	Bison feed inside the forest and don't move around much. Sometimes they seek shelter from mosquitos in the sunny meadows. It is a good time to watch Beavers near their lodges in the evenings.
Others	Some amphibians can still be active. Reptiles are more obvious with Sand Lizards, Grass Snakes and Adders in sandy places. Vegetation blooms so it is also best time for Orchids, Dragonflies, Butterflies and Moths.	Some amphibians can still be active. Reptiles are more obvious with Sand Lizards, Grass Snakes and Adders in sandy places. Vegetation blooms so it is also best time for Orchids, Dragonflies, Butterflies and Moths.