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Zatoka Skoszewska

West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Województwo Zachodniopomorskie)  >  Poland

Skoszewska Bay is a large bay on the Szczecin Lagoon with a beach. A place with flocks of thousands of water birds.

Added* by Artur Staszewski
Most recent update 27 March 2025

Description

In some years (in recent years mainly August-October) in the Skoszewska Bay you can observe large concentrations of Tufted Duck numbering up to 16 thousand individuals. In addition, in spring there are up to 2000 Eurasian Wigeon and the same number of Mallard. In winter up to several hundred Goosander and up to several dozen Smew. Hunting all year round is White-tailed Eagle. Over the meadows you can observe Short-eared Owl. Along the bay there is a bicycle path running along the embankment.

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Polski: W niektóych okresach (w ostatnich latach głównie sierpień-październik) wielkie koncentracje Tufted Duck liczace do 16 tysięcy osobników. Oprócz tego wiosną do 2000 Eurasian Wigeon i tyle samo Mallard. Zimą do kilkuset Goosander i do kilkudziesięciu Smew . Przez cały rok polujące White-tailed Eagle. Nad łąkami możliwość spotkania Short-eared Owl. Wzdłuż Zatoki ścieżka rowerowa biegnąca wałem.

Details

Access

To get to Skoszewska Bay you have to go to the town of Jarszewko and from there take the gravel road to the left (watch out for holes in the road), then go to the flood embankment itself, along which there is a bicycle path. Press P on the map for directions.

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Polski: Aby dostać się na miejsce trzeba dojechać do miejscowości Jarszewko i stąd drogą szutrową w lewo (uwaga na dziury w drodze), nastpnie, dojechać do samego wału przeciwpowodziowego po którym biegnie scieżka rowewrowa.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , Lake , Beach , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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