Description
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: Малая поганка, Чомга, Черношейная поганка and Серощекая поганка. There is a large colony of the gulls (right next to the busy Aleja Krakowska on the Puchalski Pond) and a breeding colony of Серая цапля and Большой баклан on the tree-lined island on the Falencki Pond. Other birds you can see are Скопа, Орлан-белохвост, Болотный лунь, Желна, Гоголь, Большой крохаль, Большая выпь, Волчок, Дроздовидная камышевка, Камышевка-барсучок, Тростниковая овсянка and Обыкновенный зимородок.
Details
Access
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.


