Descrição
Rezerwat Przyrody Stawy Raszyńskie is an ornithological reserve constituting a rich ecosystem for waterfowl and marsh birds. It consists of several ponds with their surroundings: tall trees, shrubs, reed beds. A refuge for about 100 species of birds. Noteworthy is the occurrence of 4 breeding species of grebes: Mergulhão-pequeno, Mergulhão-de-crista, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-preto and Mergulhão-de-pescoço-ruivo. There is a large colony of the gulls (right next to the busy Aleja Krakowska on the Puchalski Pond) and a breeding colony of Garça-real and Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas on the tree-lined island on the Falencki Pond. Other birds you can see are Águia-pesqueira, Águia-rabalva, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Pica-pau-preto, Pato-olho-d'ouro, Merganso-grande, Abetouro-comum, Garça-pequena, Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços, Felosa-dos-juncos, Escrevedeira-dos-caniços and Guarda-rios-comum.
Detalhes
Acesso
Raszyńskie Ponds are located between Raszyn and Janki, on both sides of Al. Krakowska (national road number 8 to Katowice). Access from Warsaw is possible by public transport. Suburban lines (2 zone) run here: 703, 706, 707, 721, 728 (stops IMUZ 01 or Puchały 02). There are several options for parking. Click on a P in the map to go to the parking of your choice.
You can explore the Raszyńskie Ponds on foot. A hiking trail has been designated in the area of the ponds, which includes three observation towers located at the ponds: Falencki, Raszyński and Parkowy Górny.


