Bison Patrol report
Last tuesday I had a chance to guide Thomas and Sylvia from Germany/Austria in the Bialowieza Forest. We didn’t expect much as for this time of the year, nevertheless we decided to try and go Bisoning. Just after the first meters we walked into the forest, clear Bison tracks could be seen on the path which was a good sign we were on the right track.
It is difficult to write what happened later.. (more…)
Swimming cows & a Goosander
Summer is an excellent time to watch the spectacle of Biebrza’s swimming cows in Brzostowo. Best to be there early morning, around 6 am or in the afternoon – from 4.30 till 6 pm. There’s usually Cranes and Greylag Geese around and Elks may come out of the forest as well.
Our last trip there, resulted in (more…)
Biebrza impressions
What to say.. it’s difficult not to take photos when traveling around Biebrza in May. Ruffs, Terns, Cranes, Elks, Wagtails, Whinchats, views, villages and a lot more. Take a look at some of my last pics made during our trips.
And if you want to check the most recent observations before you arrive just take a look at our forum, I’ve just posted a report from 5th May. (more…)
Ruffs rule
I’ve had a short Biebrza trip today with friends from Wisent Reisen. The two spots are definitely recommended and worth visiting now: Mścichy and Brzostowo. They are just full of displaying Ruffs, Wood Sandpipers, Spotted Redshanks, White-winged and Whiskered Terns. Want more? There are great Bluethroats and Citrine Wagtails at Mścichy and Little Terns at Brzostowo. Check our forum for full lists of birds to see at the Biebrza Marshes now (more…)
Spring full-blown
Spring is finally full-blown in the Biebrza. Marsh Marigolds flower en masse and should be there for the next 3 weeks. More and more waders arrive and Ruffs undeniably reign. First Terns and Warblers showed up and there will be more coming every day now. (more…)
Biebrza short report
Spring advances and Biebrza is now full of water and I mean it full 
I will write more after the weekend and for now, I hope the pics will speak for themselves.. (more…)
Rospuda Valley saved!!!
Celebration day! Polish government will announce today the ring road of Augustow will not cut through the precious marshes and thus the primaeval habitat with its fauna and flora will be saved! More news on www.thenews.pl
It is a result of a few years campaign of Birdlife international, Greenpeace, RSPB (more…)
Bird fotosafari
Last Saturday I was out guiding the Nikon Klub Polska staff (gosh thay had big lenses ) for Biebrza Eco-Travel. We saw some great flocks of Geese, many Cranes and stuning landscapes.
Biebrza and Narew are now free of ice and vast flooding covers large areas. (more…)
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