2022-03-14
Geese still numerous - large floodings in Biebrza this spring.
In the Knyszynska Forest - 2 pairs of Pygmy Owls found in a new site as well as Long-eared Owl (unfortunately large clear-cuts in woodlands)
2022-03-12
Hawk Owl still present near Ostrow Pld. Biebrza Valley full of water. Thousands of Geese roosting in the area (White-fronts, Barnacle, single Pink-foots, Red-breasted.
2022 -02-12
Three Wolves coming back from night hunt near Ostrowek. Six Bisons there, too, at dusk
2022 -02 -03
First Cranes coming back to the area. Recorded near Bielsk Podlaski, Still some snow in the fields. Hawk Owl remaining near Ostrow Pld.
2022-01-31 Ostrów
Hawk Owl disappeared (temporarily?). Maybe because of strong wind in the fields.
Large flock of Fieldfare still in berries plantation
Great Tits sing on sunny days - spring is expected.
2021 - December 26
Hawk Owl again in the region near Ostrow Pld / eastern border
Bird remains near berry plantation also till 9 Jan 2022
2021 - May 17
We got the news about Spoonbill in Biebrza Marshes near Mscichy. The bird stayed there probably 15-16 May. We didnt spot it on 17th afternoon do apparently it moved on. Lots of White-winged Black Terns
9 February 2019
Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) visiting NE Poland again. This time bird staying near Siemianowka Reservoir at Leonowicze village. It was first discovered on 3 Fab by A.Sacharewicz and since visited by numerous birders. The Owl hunts early morning and the disappears for a day to come back in the evening. It is 5th record in NE Poland if Im correct.
17 April 2018
First regional SUBALPINE WARBLER (Sylvia cantillans) recorded in Hajnowka by Neil Donaghy.
3 April
Pair of Ferruginous Ducks at Dojlidy fish ponds - rare visitor here. Birds were observed quite close with some hints of possible breeding.
26 March
Geese arrived in big flocks to Biebrza Valley. Water level also unusually high. Some nice birds like Red-breasted Goose accompanying the White-fronts.
16 February
Syrain Woodpecker in Bialystok town spotted at electrical posts
16 November
Great Northern Diver at Siemianowka Reservoir (P.Bialomyzy, R.Szczech)
3 September
Blackwinged Pratincole near Czemierniki/Lubelskie. Bird remains here for more than two weeks.
11 May
Two Black-winged Stilts near Mscichy/Biebrza Marshes
27 April
Black-winged Stilt at Rutkowskie/Biebrza Marshes
24 April
Numerous Ruff in Biebrza Marshes/Brzostowo. Little Stint, Greenshank and Hen Harrier also there. Green Woodpecker near Wizna
5 April
Great Snipes arrived to Grodek area. Little Owl also present there in a block of flats
4 April
Mediterranean Gull at Dojlidy fish-ponds
2 April
Single Avocet near Wizna/Narew Valley. Rare visitor in NE Poland.
26 March
Numbers of Geese exceptionally high with several rarities including Pink-footed Geese, Red-breasted and Barnacle. Single Black Grouses displaying by Belarus border at their leks. Spring migrants mostly came back before average dates
28 February
Geese and Ducks arrived to Biebrza Marshes. Two Barnacle Geese near Burzyn and 14 Bewick Swans near Brzostowo. Water level quite high despite warm winter
21 February
Three-toed Woodpecker in Krzemianka Reserve (Knyszynska Forest)
13 February
Spring migration already started. Lapwings, Skylarks even single White Wagtail arrived to Hajnowka. Partly frozen Siemianowka Lake attracted 39 White-tailed Eagles
9 January 2016
Wintering Quail near Ostrow Polnocny / Krynki area. Bird remaing at a plantation of chokeberry.
Previous years tagged "fotonotes en" - 2015
9 February 2019
Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) visiting NE Poland again. This time bird staying near Siemianowka Reservoir at Leonowicze village. It was first discovered on 3 Fab by A.Sacharewicz and since visited by numerous birders. The Owl hunts early morning and the disappears for a day to come back in the evening. It is 5th record in NE Poland if Im correct.
17 April 2018
First regional SUBALPINE WARBLER (Sylvia cantillans) recorded in Hajnowka by Neil Donaghy.
3 April
Pair of Ferruginous Ducks at Dojlidy fish ponds - rare visitor here. Birds were observed quite close with some hints of possible breeding.
26 March
Geese arrived in big flocks to Biebrza Valley. Water level also unusually high. Some nice birds like Red-breasted Goose accompanying the White-fronts.
16 February
Syrain Woodpecker in Bialystok town spotted at electrical posts
16 November
Great Northern Diver at Siemianowka Reservoir (P.Bialomyzy, R.Szczech)
3 September
Blackwinged Pratincole near Czemierniki/Lubelskie. Bird remains here for more than two weeks.
21 May
Nesthole of White-backed Woodpecker in Knyszynska Forest near Surazkowo. Late breeding.
Two Little Bitterns in Bialystok at Octowa Street
Two Black-winged Stilts near Mscichy/Biebrza Marshes
27 April
Black-winged Stilt at Rutkowskie/Biebrza Marshes
24 April
Numerous Ruff in Biebrza Marshes/Brzostowo. Little Stint, Greenshank and Hen Harrier also there. Green Woodpecker near Wizna
5 April
Great Snipes arrived to Grodek area. Little Owl also present there in a block of flats
4 April
Mediterranean Gull at Dojlidy fish-ponds
2 April
Single Avocet near Wizna/Narew Valley. Rare visitor in NE Poland.
26 March
Numbers of Geese exceptionally high with several rarities including Pink-footed Geese, Red-breasted and Barnacle. Single Black Grouses displaying by Belarus border at their leks. Spring migrants mostly came back before average dates
28 February
Geese and Ducks arrived to Biebrza Marshes. Two Barnacle Geese near Burzyn and 14 Bewick Swans near Brzostowo. Water level quite high despite warm winter
21 February
Three-toed Woodpecker in Krzemianka Reserve (Knyszynska Forest)
13 February
Spring migration already started. Lapwings, Skylarks even single White Wagtail arrived to Hajnowka. Partly frozen Siemianowka Lake attracted 39 White-tailed Eagles
9 January 2016
Wintering Quail near Ostrow Polnocny / Krynki area. Bird remaing at a plantation of chokeberry.
Previous years tagged "fotonotes en" - 2015
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