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Polder Jamnik is an area located on the left bank of the Barycz River between Żmigród and Ponds Jamnik. This area resembles a natural river floodplain.
Polder Jamnik has a different habitat and is unique in the entire Barycz Valley. It consists of a mosaic of wetlands. In the western part, the polder has the character of a shallow pond with extensive reed beds and clumps of sedges. The water there is maintained in some places throughout the spring. In the remaining parts it has the character of a floodplain river valley with reed beds and sedges. In slightly less hydrated places, valuable and protected habitats of ryegrass meadows have developed. At the end of winter and early spring, as a result of thaws and floods, vast pools are formed, resembling wild river valleys in eastern Poland.
For some breeding birds, Polder Jamnik is the most important place in the Barycz Valley. It has probably the second largest breeding population in the whole Silesia. The polder is also home to Dværghejre, Rørhøg, Atlingand, Dobbeltbekkasin, Sortterne, Knarand, Gråstrubet Lappedykker. Often Hvidvinget Terne breeds. It is a great place to observe Sort Stork, which feed here in large flocks (even more than 50 individuals have been seen). Nearby, you can observe a huge number of bird species living in the nearby park, forest, meadows and fields. In addition to the Knopsvane that often breed here, Sangsvane are also frequently seen. Other birds that can be seen are Vandrefalk, Rød Glente, Savisanger, Rørdrum, Lille Rørvagtel, Plettet Rørvagtel, Græshoppesanger, Skeand, Trane, Lærkefalk and Vandrikse.
It is best to park your car in the Żmigrodzki park near the castle. Click on the P in the map to get directions.
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