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Description
The area contains Jaćmierz Site of Community Importance (SCI). It's widely known as a common stop for many migrating birds that can be seen hunting or resting, especially during spring and autumn. Overall, being home for many common field- and grassland-type birds, like: Перепілка звичайна, Фазан, Куріпка сіра, Деркач лучний, Чайка чубата, Сорокопуд терновий, Сірий (Великий) сорокопуд, Жайворонок польовий, Кобилочка-цвіркун, Вівчарик весняний, Кропив’янка сіра, Трав’янка лучна, Трав'янка чорноголова, Жовта плиска, Коноплянка and Вівсянка звичайна.
In ditches crossing these fields, some more water-dependant species can be seen, such as ducks, Пірникоза мала, Лиска звичайна, Очеретянка лучна and Вівсянка очеретяна. Often, there can be seen a mix of Лелека білий, Чапля сіра and Чепура велика individuals, hunting on the short grass.
Open fields, especially during migration season support large flocks of Припутень and Голуб-синяк, as well as Чайка чубата. Almost every season there is a chance to observe resting Сивка звичайна and even Хрустан євразійський, during migration.
In winter, there can be seen mixed flocks of Коноплянка , Чечітка звичайна, Чечітка гірська and some Пуночка снігова.
During sunrise/sunset/night you can encounter hunting or resting Сіра сова or Сова вухата. During migration, there is a chance to find and observe Сова болотяна.
The main attraction of this place are, however, are diurnal birds of prey. Regularly, you can observe species like: Боривітер звичайний, Канюк звичайний, Підорлик малий, Лунь очеретяний, Лунь лучний and Яструб малий. During winter, individuals of Лунь польовий and Зимняк can be seen hunting there. But, the spring and late summer/autumn migration is the best time to watch for other species. More commonly migrating are species such asОсоїд євразійський, Кібчик червононогий andСапсан. Some migrating or over-flying from their territories Беркут can be sometimes seen. One of the top species to see here, during migration, is Могильник східний, which is regularly visiting the area.
Details
Access
The main area can be accessed from the asphalt road between Zarszyn and Posada Jaćmierska village. You can get to Zarszyn by bus or train from Sanok or Krosno. You can park your car around the sharp turn of the road. Press the P on the map for directions to this point.
To fully explore area, it's best to go on foot, but you can also try to scan the area from your car, trying out the main and other across-village roads in the area. It's unadvised to use a bike in other parts than the main road (sometimes muddy terrain).
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Plain , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There are no species of birds that need to be audio stimulated - please avoid doing so.
Hazards: ticks, muddy terrain, deep snow (in winter). Keep in mind the presence of other people (drivers on the main road, cyclists, farmers, hunters, etc.)
Don't leave your car at the middle of the road (also on field roads) - there are many tractors and other large-vehicles during the season. Muddy terrain can sometimes require rainy boots for exploring.