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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: (Κοινό) Ορτύκι, (Κοινός) Φασιανός, Καμπίσια Πέρδικα, Ορτυκομάνα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα, Αετομάχος, Διπλοκεφαλάς, (Κοινή) Σιταρήθρα, Θαμνοτριλιστής, Θαμνοφυλλοσκόπος, Θαμνοτσιροβάκος, Καστανολαίμης, Μαυρολαίμης, Κιτρινοσουσουράδα, (Κοινό) Φανέτο and Χρυσοτσίχλονο.
In ditches crossing these fields, some more water-dependant species can be seen, such as ducks, (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι, (Κοινή) Φαλαρίδα, Σχοινοποταμίδα and (Μεγάλο) Καλαμοτσίχλονο. Often, there can be seen a mix of Λευκός Πελαργός, Σταχτοτσικνιάς and Αργυροτσικνιάς individuals, hunting on the short grass.
Open fields, especially during migration season support large flocks of (Κοινή) Φάσσα and Φασσοπερίστερο, as well as (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα. Almost every season there is a chance to observe resting (Ευρωπαϊκό) Βροχοπούλι and even Βουνοσφυριχτής, during migration.
In winter, there can be seen mixed flocks of (Κοινό) Φανέτο , Τσακρίλλι, Twite and some Χιονοτσίχλονο.
During sunrise/sunset/night you can encounter hunting or resting Χουχουριστής or Νανόμπουφος. During migration, there is a chance to find and observe Βαλτόμπουφος.
The main attraction of this place are, however, are diurnal birds of prey. Regularly, you can observe species like: Βραχοκιρκίνεζο, (Κοινή) Γερακίνα, Κραυγαετός, Καλαμόκιρκος, Λιβαδόκιρκος and (Κοινό) Ξεφτέρι. During winter, individuals of Χειμωνόκιρκος and Χιονογερακίνα 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 as(Ευρωπαϊκός) Σφηκιάρης, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Μαυροκιρκίνεζο andΠετρίτης. Some migrating or over-flying from their territories Χρυσαετός can be sometimes seen. One of the top species to see here, during migration, is (Ανατολικός) Βασιλαετός, 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.