Błotka na Siemianówce rozległe, przy Krowich Wyspach idealne warunki na siewkowate (widziałem 15 gatunków) - m.in. płatkonóg szydłodzioby, kulik mniejszy, siewnice, ostrygojad, biegusy krzywodziobe, malutki, zmienne. Na łachach odpoczywało 12 marchewek (rekord Podlasia?), niektóre z obrączkami, niestety nie udało mi się ich odczytać. Ptaki dorosłe z żebrzącymi młodymi. Dużo mew i rybitw a wieczorem zlot żurawi.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Sieweczka pustynna / Greater Sand Plover
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Cattle Egret - a Lifer for Poland and Region
This small Egret was my long-awaited bird for couple of years. Records were reported elsewhere in Poland regularly, recently from Lithuania. In April I was watching this small one feeding in meadows near Amsterdam in Netherlands. Almost no fear to walkers and other creatures.
So it was expected sooner or later and on 26th Apr 2024 news came via Polish Rarity Network and eBird that Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) was spotted near Rus/Wizna in Biebrza Valley by Jeremiusz Trzaska. We could contact Jeremiusz to confirm the record but anyway quick decision was obvious - me and Jarek Banach drove to Biebrza and Narew junction. On our arrival we could spot several Great White Egrets well visible from the bank but no Cattle Egret. We met Monika who told us no sign of Egret northwards. But soon after that news came via mobiles that its present few kms up the river.
We managed to arrive and spot feeding bird near and old river arm. It was really well viisble and not afraid of arriving cars. Finally! Long observation of foraging bird were really satisfacting.
Monday, April 08, 2024
Spring 2024 April
Spring 2024 is in full tilt, temperatures in the beginning of April to high reaching 27 C. All regular migrants already present, Geese departed. Forest birds active, good season for Tengmalm's Owl and Pygmy Owl.
After short Saharan storm in the beginning of April some nice birds arrived at Siemianowka Lake - Krowie Wyspy (Cow Islands). Nice watch tower was recently build here too. Spoonbill showed up very briefly while Glossy Ibis remained few days around 14th of April.