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Description
The area contains Jaćmierz Site of Community Importance (SCI). It's widely known as a common stop for many migrating birds that can be seen hunting or resting, especially during spring and autumn. Overall, being home for many common field- and grassland-type birds, like: Common Quail, Common Pheasant, Grey Partridge, Corn Crake, Northern Lapwing, Red-backed Shrike, Great Grey Shrike, Eurasian Skylark, Grasshopper Warbler, Willow Warbler, Greater Whitethroat, Whinchat, European Stonechat, Western Yellow Wagtail, Linnet and Yellowhammer.
In ditches crossing these fields, some more water-dependant species can be seen, such as ducks, Little Grebe, Eurasian Coot, Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting. Often, there can be seen a mix of White Stork, Grey Heron and Great Egret individuals, hunting on the short grass.
Open fields, especially during migration season support large flocks of Common Wood Pigeon and Stock Dove, as well as Northern Lapwing. Almost every season there is a chance to observe resting European Golden Plover and even Dotterel, during migration.
In winter, there can be seen mixed flocks of Linnet , Common Redpoll, Twite and some Snow Bunting.
During sunrise/sunset/night you can encounter hunting or resting Tawny Owl or Long-eared Owl. During migration, there is a chance to find and observe Short-eared Owl.
The main attraction of this place are, however, are diurnal birds of prey. Regularly, you can observe species like: Eurasian Kestrel, Common Buzzard, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Western Marsh Harrier, Montagu's Harrier and Sparrowhawk. During winter, individuals of Hen Harrier and Rough-legged Buzzard can be seen hunting there. But, the spring and late summer/autumn migration is the best time to watch for other species. More commonly migrating are species such asEuropean Honey-buzzard, Red-footed Falcon andPeregrine Falcon. Some migrating or over-flying from their territories Golden Eagle can be sometimes seen. One of the top species to see here, during migration, is Imperial Eagle, which is regularly visiting the area.
Details
Access
The main area can be accessed from the asphalt road between Zarszyn and Posada Jaćmierska village. You can get to Zarszyn by bus or train from Sanok or Krosno. You can park your car around the sharp turn of the road. Press the P on the map for directions to this point.
To fully explore area, it's best to go on foot, but you can also try to scan the area from your car, trying out the main and other across-village roads in the area. It's unadvised to use a bike in other parts than the main road (sometimes muddy terrain).
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Plain , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There are no species of birds that need to be audio stimulated - please avoid doing so.
Hazards: ticks, muddy terrain, deep snow (in winter). Keep in mind the presence of other people (drivers on the main road, cyclists, farmers, hunters, etc.)
Don't leave your car at the middle of the road (also on field roads) - there are many tractors and other large-vehicles during the season. Muddy terrain can sometimes require rainy boots for exploring.