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.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Siwerniak (Anthus spinoletta) 2023 grudzien stawy Doljlidzkie
Friday, October 13, 2023
Sardinian Warbler | Pokrzewka aksamitna | Curruca melanocephala - fourth for Poland!
Sunday afternoon brought electrizing message on WhatsApp- SARDINIAN WARBLER in the centre of Warsaw! Difficult bird recorded so far just trapped or seen briefly.
The bird showed up near subway station in one of the most busy places in Polish capitol. Thousands of people rushing from dawn till dusk, cars, trams and an island of bushes surrounded by offices and skyscrapers. A site called "pan" - typical "lighthouse effect" place
After three hours spent in delayed train and two more of waiting by the bushes THE WARBLER appeared for brief moments. That was enough to see it well without binoculars (some 2 m distance) and take poor shots with Canon. Enough to make me happy !