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Location: Bialowieza Forest (NE Poland, Bialowieza National Park) - last primeval deciduous forest in Central Europe, World Heritage area Species which can be photographed during this trip: birds: Common Buzzard, Crane , Goshawk, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Greenfinch, Flycatchers (May, June), Hawfinch, Lesser spotted Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Pygmy Owl, Sparrowhawk, Three-toed Woodpecker (June, if we find a good location), White Stork, etc. mammals: European Bison, Red Squirrel, also possible: Red Deer, Roe Deer, Elk, Red Fox, Pine Marten, Badger, Racoon Dog, Wolf We will photograph wildlife from permanent and temporary hides, at drinking pools, during photowalks and photosafari. We cannot guarantee any of the species listed above. The success will depend on the weather and general wildlife situation which is different every year. Hides: Eagle hide: lesser spotted eagle, common buzzard, cranes Riverside hide: common buzzard, goshawk, lesser spotted eagle, crane, small birds at reflection feeder/drinking pool Deer hide: cranes, goshawk, red fox, red deer, bison, small birds at feeder, lesser spotted eagle, badger, racoon dog Woodpecker hide: reflection pool and feeder with forest birds and red squirrel Garden hide: reflection pool and feeder with forest birds and red squirrel Options: - lakeshore hide with water birds - if conditions allow (ie. water level will be low) (incl, in the price) - temporary pop-up hides if we find some good localities (eg. three-toed woodpecker in June) (incl. in the price) - Biebrza Marshes trip with beaver boat trip and Elk/bird safari and 1 night accommodation there (extra paid) Number of participants: min 4, max 8 Rough itinerary (subject to change depending on conditions): Day 1 - arrival at Warsaw airport - transfer to Bialowieza village, 250 km, ca. 3-4h drive - dinner and briefing Day 2 - early morning Bison safari (searching for European Bison and other wildlife) - breakfast + packed lunch - afternoon hide session - dinner Day 3 - early morning Pygmy Owl safari - breakfast + packed lunch - afternoon hide session - dinner Day 4 - early morning Pygmy Owl safari - breakfast + packed lunch - afternoon hide session - dinner Day 5 - packed breakfast - hide sessions with a midday break - dinner Day 6 - breakfast - guided walk in the old-growth forest of the Bialowieza National Park (7km, 3-4h) or - additional photosessions in your favourite hides - dinner Day 7 - breakfast - departure for Warsaw (250km), 3-4h drive Accommodation and meals: B&B in Bialowieza, twin/double rooms with bathrooms single rooms with limited availability, a supplement of 20 Euro/person/night needed Transport: minibus and 4x4 Price: 1250 Euro/person, deposit: 400 Euro included in the price: accommodation and all meals (full board) in B&B, transport (local and to/from Warsaw airport), guiding, hide usage not included in the price: personal insurance, flight tickets, alcoholic drinks, all items of personal nature Recommended equipment: - lenses from 100 to 500mm - tripod with detachable head - good hiking boots or rubber boots - warm clothes for chilly mornings - insect repellent (June) - snacks for hide sessions - powerbank Note on the airport transfer: - you have to arrive in the Warsaw airport at 14.00 at the latest; if it is not possible - let us know it before booking the trip - your flight home should not be earlier than at 14.00 |