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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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.
| 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. |
Guided trips available this month
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Biebrza Marshes Trips
Nature
Primaeval Landscape
See the Biebrza frolic with flooding waters and its thousands of birds and numerous Elks
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Knees in Peat
Learn about the Elks, birds and different habitats on a marshy walking trail
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Natural Heritage
Travel back in time and see biebrza’s largest elky peatbogs, traditional villages and 1870′ Russian military forts.
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Birding
Rare Birdlife
See some of the World’s and Europe’s rarest birds in their natural habitat
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Dawn Patrol
Be it Greater Spotted Eagles, Ruffs or Aquatic Warblers, meet your favourite birds in the best light – before breakfast
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Crane Prowl
Meet the real emperors of the Marshes in the least intrusive and most impressive time
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Mammal Watching
Beaver Adventure
Spend an unforgettable evening with a family of European Beavers
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Elk Patrol
Dawn or dusk trip to watch European Elks active in their natural summer habitat
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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 Trips
Nature
Primaeval Forest
Learn about the natural forest and its centuries-old trees walking through a World Heritage Reserve
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Birding
Primaeval Birdlife
Watch the Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Warblers and much more in the Strict Protection Area of the National Park
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Undiscovered Forest
Nutcrackers, Barred Warblers and Hazel Hen plus much more in the natural forest
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Dawn Patrol
Be it Hazel Hen, woodpeckers or wablers – see them before breakfast
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Owl Prowl
Watch some of the World’s smallest owls – the Pygmy Owl in its primaeval habitat plus large forest mammals at dusk
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Mammal watching
Bison Patrol
Dawn or dusk Bison search in their summer habitat around primaeval forest
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Evening Thrill
Depending on the season, watch Beavers, Wild Boar, Red Deer or even European Bison in the evening
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