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Jezioro Zygmunta Augusta

Podlaskie  >  Poland

One of the oldest reservoirs in Poland. Lake Zygmunta Augusta was created in 1559.

Added* by Oliwier Myka
Most recent update 26 januar 2022

Description

Jezioro Zygmunta Augusta (also called Czechowski Lake) is an old reservoir. On the southwestern shore of the lake is the village of Czechowizna. The lake has a size of 500 hectares and the shores have large reed beds. The reservoir is used for breeding carp. Many birds are attracted to the lake especially during migration periods. Among the birds you can encounter are Havørn, Rørhøg, Taffeland, Skeand, Pibeand, Spidsand, Krikand, Sangsvane, Vibe, Dværgmåge, Sortterne, Sanglærke, Gulspurv and Drosselrørsanger.

Details

Access

Click on the P in the map to get directions to the village of Czechowizna. You can make many stops along the shores of the lake. A circular route is about 10 km long. However, the most covenient way is to use a viewing point marked on the map.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Reedbeds , Mud flats

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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