Sanok - San River

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The banks of the 6th-longest river of Poland in Sanok are home to many species of birds. They're especially known for diverse wintering birds communities.

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Ultima atualização 8 janeiro 2025

Descrição

The San is one of the lesser-known rivers of Poland. Yet, it's one of those that haven't been changed and regulated as much as larger and more widely known rivers. It's home to ~30 species of fish (i.e. nase, common barbel, river trout) that provide sufficient diet base for many species of piscivorous birds.

In case of river/water biotope-dependant species, year-round, there can be found many Pato-real,, Guincho-comum, Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas, Guarda-rios-comum, Garça-real and Garça-branca-grande. There is a good chance to see some Cisne-vulgar, Marrequinha-comum, Merganso-grande, Galinha-d'água, Galeirão-comum, Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira, Maçarico-das-rochas, Gaivota-parda, Andorinha-do-mar-comum, Águia-rabalva, alvéola-branca, Alvéola-cinzenta and Felosa-palustre during spring and summer.

Some species that can be seen time to time or during migrations are: Ganso-comum, Marreco, Pato-trombeteiro, Frisada, Piadeira, Arrabio, Zarro-comum, Zarro-castanho, Zarro-negrinha, Pato-olho-d'ouro, Mergulhão-pequeno, Mergulhão-de-crista, Frango-d'água, Abibe-comum, Pilrito-comum, Narceja-comum, Pássaro-bique-bique, Perna-verde-comum, Maçarico-bastardo, Perna-vermelha-comum, Gaivina-preta, Gaivina-de-faces-brancas, Mobêlha-pequena, Mobêlha-árctica, Cegonha-preta, Cegonha-branca, Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas, Garça-pequena, Socó-taquari, Águia-pesqueira, Chapim-de-faces-pretas and others.

It's worth to note wintering water-assiociated species diversity and numbers, especially in case of Merganso-grande, Pato-olho-d'ouro and Cisne-vulgar. Winter is also a great time to seek rare or generally uncommon in the area species, such as Zarro-bastardo, Merganso-pequeno, Merganso-de-poupa or loons/divers. Often, mixed groups of swans, ducks, grebes and gulls are found. Some predatory species that can be seen during migrations or flying by are: Águia-pesqueira, Bútio-vespeiro, Águia-pomarina, Águia-real, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Tartaranhão-azulado, Tartaranhão-caçador, Gavião da Europa (also local), Açor, Milhafre-preto, Águia-rabalva (mainly local), Búteo-calçado, Águia-d'asa-redonda, peneireiro-de-dorso-malhado / peneireiro (also local), Falcão-de-pés-vermelhos, Ógea and falcão-peregrino. There are also some local Coruja-do-mato and Bufo-pequeno.

Banks are covered by trees in general, although quite "loosely". These woods are home to many species of passerines and other birds, such as: Pombo-doméstico, Pombo-torcaz, Rola-turca, Cuco-canoro, Pica-pau-mediano, Pica-pau-malhado-grande, Pica-pau-malhado-pequeno, Pica-pau-cinzento, Pica-pau-verde, Pica-pau-preto, Papa-figos, Gaio-comum, Pega-rabuda, Gralha-de-nuca-cinzenta, Gralha-cinzenta, Corvo, Chapim-preto, Chapim-palustre, chapim-montês, Chapim-azul, chapim-real, Felosa-icterina, Felosa-musical, Felosa-comum, Chapim-rabilongo, Toutinegra-de-barrette-preto, papa-amoras-cinzento, Estrelinha-de-poupa, Trepadeira-azul, Trepadeira-do-bosque, Trepadeira-comum, Carriça, Estorninho-malhado, Tordo-comum, melro, Tordo-zornal, Papa-moscas-cinzento, Pisco-de-peito-ruivo, Pardal-comum, Pardal-montez, Tentilhão-comum, Bico-grossudo, Verdilhão-comum, Pintassilgo and Chamariz-comum.

Detalhes

Acesso

The San River near Sanok is easily accesible from city roads by car, although by foot from the Main Bus/Train Station it's a 20-30 minute walk. There are free car parks near supermarkets (Carrefour, Kaufland), near Rural Architecture Museum of Sanok (there's also a paid one - check first) or near MOSIR Sanok. Main Bus/Train Station can be accessed by buses from many large cities (Warsaw, Cracow, Rzeszów, but also other on long routes) and by trains (mainly from Cracow and Rzeszów).

It's adviced to explore banks of San River by foot - although bike is also an option in this case, even better if you want to scan larger portion of river at once. The river isn't accessible by path in some places - try to follow paths, be careful if going farther - sometimes the terrain can be more muddy/there may be a steep bank part.

Terreno e Habitat

Rio , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Parque

Condições

Plano , Possível na maré cheia

Caminho circular

Sim

é útil um telescópio?

Pode ser útil

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Inverno

Rota

Caminho estreito , Estrada não pavimentada , Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Pé , Bicicleta

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

Informação extra

There are no species of birds that need to be audio stimulated - please avoid doing so.

Hazards: ticks, muddy terrain, steep bank parts, high water level.

Keep in mind the presence of other people (drivers on roads or car parks, tourists, cyclists, skateboarders, runners, wanderers, dog owners, children, etc.).