Date: 8/6/25 7:06 am From: Norm Erthal <normanerthal...> Subject: [cobirds] Birding in Poland
I have a space remaining on this trip for a single male willing to share a
room. It will be of minimal difficulty with easy walking.
24-31 May 2026
Białowieża Forest is the last remaining primeval forest in lowland Europe.
It
covers an area of over 1500 km2 in the tranquil corner of Poland and
Belarus. Saved from logging, this forest became home for hundreds of rare
species of birds, insects, mushrooms. Most importantly, it became the
world’s last refuge for European Bison – the largest land mammal on our
continent. Centuries old trees grow here together in a tremendous variety
of habitats making it recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve and a
World Heritage Site now visited by thousands from all over the world.
We will spend five nights at a comfortable, family run hotel at the edge of
the forest and go on daily walks birdwatching after rarities like
White-backed or Three-toed Woodpeckers, Eurasian Pygmy Owl, Great Snipe or
the beautiful Red-breasted and Collared Flycatchers, Barred, River, and
Icterine Warblers and a lot more.
Biebrza Marshes are one of Europe’s last natural lowland river valleys.
They cover an area of over 1000 km2 of wetlands, peat bogs and bog forests
in the far north-east of Poland. Saved from drainage by the non-intensive
local farming, these fragile habitats became home for hundreds of rare
species of birds, insects and plants that are now difficult to see anywhere
else in Europe. This area also holds a huge population of Elk (Moose),
European Beavers as well as a few packs of Wolves and several Lynx.
The approximate cost is $3,000. I have a species list available and a more
detailed itinerary.
Norm
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