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Posada Jaćmierska and Zarszyn fields

Podkarpackie Voivodeship (Województwo Podkarpackie)  >  Poland

Large area of different farm fields, meadows and pastures, known for its great bird diversity, especially during migration.

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Most recent update 28 október 2024

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: Fürj, Fácán, Fogoly, Haris, Bíbic, Tövisszúró gébics, Nagy őrgébics, Mezei pacsirta, Réti tücsökmadár, fitiszfüzike, Mezei poszáta, rozsdás csuk, cigánycsuk, sárga billegető, Kenderike and Citromsármány.

In ditches crossing these fields, some more water-dependant species can be seen, such as ducks, Kis vöcsök, Szárcsa, Foltos nádiposzáta and Nádi sármány. Often, there can be seen a mix of Fehér gólya, Szürke gém and Nagy kócsag individuals, hunting on the short grass.

Open fields, especially during migration season support large flocks of Örvös galamb and Kék galamb, as well as Bíbic. Almost every season there is a chance to observe resting Aranylile and even Havasi lile, during migration.

In winter, there can be seen mixed flocks of Kenderike ​, Zsezse, sárgacsőrű kenderike and some Hósármány.

During sunrise/sunset/night you can encounter hunting or resting Macskabagoly or Erdei fülesbagoly. During migration, there is a chance to find and observe Réti fülesbagoly.

The main attraction of this place are, however, are diurnal birds of prey. Regularly, you can observe species like: vörös vércse, Egerészölyv, békászó sas, ​​​​Barna rétihéja, Hamvas rétihéja and Karvaly. During winter, individuals of Kékes rétihéja and Gatyás ölyv 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 asDarázsölyv, Kék vércse andVándorsólyom. Some migrating or over-flying from their territories Szirti sas can be sometimes seen. One of the top species to see here, during migration, is Parlagi sas, 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 , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra 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.

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