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Description
Pychowice i Okolice is a gorgeous area, covering about 20 hectares. With big open meadows, plenty of woodland, reedbeds, a stream, etc. The best time to explore the area is early morning (6-10am in spring/summer) but also worth heading out late afternoon for the potential sight of Gak flying over on their way to the roosting site. Or you can go there early night for the owls ( Šumska sova and always potential to find other species, especially worth checking for Utina).
Górka Pychowicka and the surroundings is the only spot in Kraków with such a diversity. You can also find the iconic Vuga, Pirgasta grmuša, Prdavac, Mali slavuj, Rumenka, Modrovoljka (if your lucky!), various warblers, finches, buntings, flycatchers, thrushes, shrikes, swifts, woodpeckers, swallows, corvids and Obična kukavica, Vetruška, Mišar, Kobac, Lastavičar, Prepelica. Plus species on migration, including Eja močvarica. Just a stunning place, which you can't miss if you're in the area.
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Access
You can get there by the public transport (bus, tram) following ul. Stefana Grota-Roweckiego and Michała Bobrzyńskiego (11, 17, 18, 52, 62 for tram), (578, 662 for bus) or from ul. Tyniecka (112, 162, 176, 612 for bus). You can get there by car of course and there is parking space available by ul. Gronostajowa if arriving via the same two former streets above or at P+R Czerwone Maki if you're following the trunk road 44.
The best way to explore the area is on foot if you want to appreciate the birds and the surroundings at a slow pace. Cycling will also work but not in all of the spots.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Grassland , Reedbeds , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes , RiverConditions
Hilly , Open landscape , High water possible , Flat , SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Waterproof but most importantly comfortable boots recommended if visiting in the early spring (especially after rainfall) and a mosquito repellent.