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Mydlniki Ponds

Lesser Poland  >  Poland

A complex of fenced off ponds with surrounding areas with a wide array of species.

Added* by Maks S
Most recent update 2 julij 2025

Description

Located to the west of Kraków, this area provides some easy, albeit semi-accessible views of a pond complex worth spending a couple hours birding.

Ponds next to the road offer areas for wader observation in the summer, whilst the two largest reservoirs are most interesting in the winter, when other ponds freeze over. A mix of passerines can be found in the surrounding fields and forests Among the birds you can see here are mali ponirek, trstni strnad, rumeni strnad, siva pastirica, rakar, vodomec, zvonec, kobilar and rjavi srakoper.

Details

Access

The ponds can be reached by car and public transport. The area is best explored on foot. All lakes are fenced off; observations can be made alongside the dykes and footpaths.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Wetland , Forest , River , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Mud flats , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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