Witamy w Polsce: Poland 16th-24th May 2015

Poland is widely known as one of the best birding locations in Europe. Its vast expanse is home to many different habitats and within them an incredible diversity of wildlife.

The classic locations for a lot of birding trips to Poland are the ancient forest of Bialowieza and the seemingly never ending marshes of Biebrza.

Located a short way from the borders of Russia, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine these areas offer western European visitors a chance to see some eastern bird specialities which only really turn up as vagrants in the UK.

There are also a wide variety of mammal species, including Wolf and Lynx, which hold a special fascination for many wildlife lovers.

Our itinerary is split into two parts. The first four days will be spent in Bialowieza where we hope to come across the Woodpecker and Owls of the ancient forest, as well as many other species. Mammals including Bison, Elk, Lynx and Wolf are all possible and will be searched for.

The final four days are to be spent in Biebrza with Aquatic Warbler and Great Snipe among the highlights.

With a wide range of sites to visit we are hoping to experience the wilderness of this ancient landscape and see its fantastic wildlife.

Where possible there will be daily updates.

With less than 36 hours to go, the excitement is building!