AVESTOM publishes bird news from NorthEast Poland as well as some birding trip reports, tips and site description. Feel free to contact me at tomaszkulakowski@gmail.com

Monday, May 29, 2023

Late May local birding 2023

 New species added to my Backyard List in Ostrówek - Bee-eater. One bird heard and seen on 26th of May. Rachowik Pool drying due to lack of rain. Honey Buzzard and Common Terns recorded on 28th of May




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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Spring 2023 birding

 My local countryside pool produced several nice species this spring due to good water conditions. Located in mostly agricultural landscape it attracts Ducks, Cranes, Waders. Last year I spotted here Great Snipe, Black Kite. This spring - Temminck Stint, Little Stint, Shovelers, Garganeys.









Early spring it was a roosting site for hundreds od migrating Geese