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Description
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 Rață mare,, Pescăruș râzător, Pescăruș pontic, Pescăraș albastru, Stârc cenușiu and Egretă mare. There is a good chance to see some Lebădă de vară, Rață mică, Ferestraș mare, Găinușă de baltă, Lișiță, Prundăraș gulerat mic, Fluierar de munte, Pescăruș sur, Chiră de baltă, Codalb, Codobatură albă, Codobatură de munte and Lăcar de mlaștină during spring and summer.
Some species that can be seen time to time or during migrations are: Gâscă de vară, Rață cârâitoare, Rață lingurar, Rață pestriță, Rață fluierătoare, Rață sulițar, Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață roșie, Rață moțată, Rață sunătoare, Corcodel mic, Corcodel mare, Cârstel de baltă, Nagâț, Fugaci de țărm, Becațină comună, Fluierar de zăvoi, Fluierar cu picioare verzi, Fluierar de mlaștină, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Chirighiță neagră, Chirighiță cu obraz alb, Cufundar mic, Cufundar polar, Barză neagră, Barză albă, Cormoran mare, Stârc pitic, Stârc de noapte, Uligan pescar, Boicuș and others.
It's worth to note wintering water-assiociated species diversity and numbers, especially in case of Ferestraș mare, Rață sunătoare and Lebădă de vară. Winter is also a great time to seek rare or generally uncommon in the area species, such as Rață cu cap negru, Ferestraș mic, Ferestraș moțat 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: Uligan pescar, Viespar, Acvilă țipătoare mică, Acvilă de munte, Erete de stuf, Erete vânăt, Erete sur, Uliu păsărar (also local), Uliu porumbar, Gaie neagră, Codalb (mainly local), Șorecar încălțat, Șorecar comun, Vânturel roșu (also local), Vânturel de seară, Șoimul rândunelelor and Șoim călător. There are also some local Huhurez mic and Ciuf de pădure.
Banks are covered by trees in general, although quite "loosely". These woods are home to many species of passerines and other birds, such as: Porumbel de stâncă, Porumbel gulerat, Guguștiuc, Cuc, Ciocănitoare de stejar, Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Ciocănitoare pestriță mică, Ghionoaie sură, Ghionoaie verde, Ciocănitoare neagră, Grangur, Gaiță, Coțofană, Stăncuță, Cioară grivă, Corb, Pițigoi de brădet, Pițigoi sur, Pițigoi de munte, Pițigoi albastru, Pițigoi mare, Frunzăriță galbenă, Pitulice fluierătoare, Pitulice mică, Pițigoi codat, Silvie cu cap negru, Silvie mică, Aușel cu cap galben, Țiclean, Cojoaică de pădure, Cojoaică cu degete scurte, Ochiuboului, Graur, Sturz cântător, Mierlă, Cocoșar, Muscar sur, Măcăleandru, Vrabie de casă, Vrabie de câmp, Cinteză, Botgros, Florinte, Sticlete and Cănăraș.
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Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
River , Scattered trees and bushes , ParkConditions
Flat , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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.).