Spring tour 2025

A week-long tour to Białowieża Forest and Biebrza Marshes in search of birds and mammals.

The tour consists of visiting two different areas. In Białowieża Forest the tour will focus on the birds of primeval forest. We will look for woodpeckers, Nutcracker & Pygmy Owl, as well as for some warblers (incl. Barred, Icterine & River) and Flycatchers (Collared, Red-breasted). On one evening we will also visit Great Snipes lek to see them displaying. A visit to Siemianówka Reservoir is also planned, we expect to see Penduline Tit, Citrine Wagtail & Greater-spotted Eagle there. On forest glades we will search for elusive Corn Crake & Thrush Nightingale.

For a second part of the tour we will switch habitats. On Biebrza Marshes we will look for marsh terns, warblers (incl. Aquatic, Savi’s) but also passerines like Bluethroat, Tawny Pipit & Ortolan Bunting. Also Red-necked Grebe and Crakes (Little & Corn) are expected to be our targets there.

By early May almost all breeding birds should already arrive so a total of ca. 140-150 bird species can be observed on such a tour.

During the trip we will also search for mammals like European Bison & Elk. On Biebrza Marshes a dedicated boat trip for Beavers will be also organized. We will also have our eyes wide open as Wolves might cross our road…

Bird targets: woodpeckers (Three-toed, White-backed, Grey-headed, Black, Middle-spotted, Lesser-spotted, Syrian, Wryneck), Pygmy Owl, Tengmalm’s Owl, Nutcracker, Hazel Grouse, warblers (Savi’s, River, Grasshopper, Barred, Aquatic, Marsh, Icterine, Great Reed, Wood), terns (White-winged, Black, Whiskered), Lesser & Greater Spotted Eagle, Little Crake, Corn Crake, Great Snipe, Bee-eater, Tawny Pipit, Citrine Wagtail,  Thrush Nightingale, Bluethroat, Collared & Red-breasted Flycatcher, Penduline Tit, Red-backed Shrike, Ortolan Bunting.

Mammal targets: European Bison, Elk, Beaver, Wolf.

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

 DAY 1 (7th May)

  • picking up from Warsaw (Warsaw Chopin airport or Warsaw city centre) no later than 11 a.m.
  • journey to Białowieża (ca. 3,5 hours)
  • evening exploration of Białowieża Forest

DAY 2-4 (8th-10th May)

  • three days of exploring Białowieża Forest

DAY 5 (11th May)

  • morning exploration of Białowieża Forest
  • transfer to Biebrza Marhes (ca. 2 hours) with a stop at Dojlidy or/and Knyszyn Fishponds
  • evening exploration of Biebrza Marshes

DAY 6 (12th May)

  • full day of exploring Biebrza Marshes

DAY 7 (13th May)

  • exploration of Biebrza Marshes
  •  journey to Warsaw (ca. 2,5 hours), where the tour ends (Warsaw Chopin airport or Warsaw city centre) around 2 p.m.

What is included in the trip?

  • picking up from and returning to Warsaw
  • everyday transport by car
  • expert guidance by me
  • accomodation in clean, twin rooms with private facilities in owner-run guesthouses in Białowieża Forest (4 nights) and Biebrza Marshes (2 nights)
  • meals (breakfasts and dinners as well as packed lunches – first meal lunch on 1st Day, last meal lunch on 7th Day)
  • all entry fees
  • evening boat trip on Biebrza Marshes
  • a visit to the Strict Reserve of Białowieża National Park (UNESCO site) with local, licensed guide

What is not included in the trip?

  • travel costs to/from Poland
  • items of a personal nature
  • personal health insurance covering tour duration (mandatory)

TESTIMONIALS

Had an amazing week in

Had an amazing week in Bialowieza forest and Biebrza marsh. Oliwier is a fantastic guide with incredible field skills and knowledge of the areas we visited. He’s also great company and our group of 6 had a great time seeing 151 bird species plus several mammals including Bison, Elk and Beavers with lots of laughs

Anthony Capuano
May 2024
United Kingdom

If your birding destination is

If your birding destination is NE Poland and you need to get your target birds then contact Oliwier. He certainly knows where to find them! I was amazed at his knowledge of the area and it took him no time at all to find the species I needed. He was even able to produce a

Martin Lumb
May 2023
United Kingdom

Oliwier is one of the

Oliwier is one of the best guides I have had the pleasure to travel with. Myself and a couple of good friends decided to spend a few days in NE Poland. The trip was mostly birding but we were also keen to see European Bison. We chose early May as it seemed like the best

Euan McLachlan
May 2023
Scotland

Price and number of participants

Price is 1480 EUR per person for the trip. Single room supplement is 120 EUR.


Number of participants for this trip: 3-7.

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