| DECEMBER 2004 |
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|
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29/12/2004 |
| Meadows near Suchowola with some
Rough-legged Buzzards (8) and Common Buzzards (6), 1 Great Grey Shrike, 19
Black Grouses and a flock of 20 Bullfinches feeding with 10 Waxwings.
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|
24/12/2004 |
| Some wintering waterfowl near Bialystok
town: Little Grebe (3), Mute Swans (8), Mallards (30). Male Hen Harrier
migrating west in the morning, quite late bird.
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|
19/12/2004 |
| Knyszynska Forest covered with thin snow.
Some local Nutcrackers, Hazelhen, Sparrowhawk and fe Bullfinches sotuh of
Suprasl in "Las Cieliczanski" Reserve.
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|
18/12/2004 |
| Somen waterfowl in Biebrza Marshes still
remain, though ice cover is expanding. Female Smew, 9 Bewick Swans, 4 Whooper
Swans, unusually late Tufted Ducks (10) and a pair of Greater Scaup. Also
unusual late Montagu's Harrier near Goniadz
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|
12/12/2004 |
| Late Dunnock in Bialystok town (previous
records only from Nov).
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|
11/12/2004 |
| During Wintering Birds Census some nice
birds recorded: 60 Redpolls, 66 Snow Buntings, ca 600 Mallards, some Bewick
Swans at Biebrza Marshes, 3 Rough-legged Buzzards (SMALL numbers!), 1 Hen
Harrier, 2 Kingfishers.
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|
06/12/2004 |
| Unusally late White Wagtail in Bialowieza.
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|
05/12/2004 |
| Almost spring weather in Biebrza Marshes.
Large floods near Wizna and Brzostowo. Flocks of Bewick Swans (25), Whooper
Swans (20), Geese (110 Bean, 80 WhiteFronts). Snow Buntings passing by (47), 3
Hen Harriers.
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|
03/12/2004 |
| Some local birds from Knyszynska Forest: 7
pairs of Hazelhen, 1 Three-toed Woodpecker, 1 Middle Spotted Woodpecker. Over
100 Waxwings reported from Bialystok town.
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| NOVEMBER 2004
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|
28/11/2004 |
| Snow cover still lasting and the
temperature rather low. Shore Larks (70) feeding near Nowa
Luka (regional high count), 25 Twites. Big flock of
Smew (87) at Siemianowka Reservoir. Still many Waxwings and single
"strange calling" Bullfinches in the Region.
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|
27/11/2004 |
| Black-throated Divers
(2), Slavonian Grebe, 68 Smew at Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
21/11/2004 |
| Six males Black Grouse in
Brzozówka Valley with several Rough-legged Buzzards. Quite chilli and snowy
at times. Gruoup of 30 Shore Larks feeding in field near Dolistowo (Biebrza
Marshes). Some ducks and swans (15) as well as late Pochard and Tufted Duck
near Knyszyn-Zamek.
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|
20/11/2004 |
| Flock of 19 males and 2
females Black Grouse feeding in Biebrza Valley. Two Redpolls, 6 Rough legged
Buzzards there too.
Dojlidy Fish-ponds: 2 Goosanders, female Goldeneye, flock of
Bearded Tits.
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|
13/11/2004 |
| Flock of 16 Whooper Swans
still at Dojlidy Fish-ponds near Bialystok.
Black-throated (4) and Red-throated Divers (1) at Siemianowka
Reservoir. Still 17 late Great White Egrets due to calm weather (no snow so
far).
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|
13/11/2004 |
| Single AZURE
TIT !! in flock of other tits observed in Bialowieza. Birds stayed
in reedbeds near Narewka River. Attempts to relocate it in the afternoon
failed. This was the third regional record. In Biebrza Valley a
female Bullfinch with strange, high voice passing over (possibly of eastern
origin as suspected in other european countries).
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|
12/11/2004 |
| Roughly 250 Golden
Plovers near Bronowo in Narew Valley. Still many Herring/Caspian Gulls at jez
Zygmunta Augusta (ca 20) and near Knyszyn (ca 30).
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|
11/11/2004 |
| Female Merlin near
Brzostowo (Biebrza Marshes), 17 Whooper Swans and ca 200 Greylag Geese. The
valley seems to be well flooded. Days cloudy and foggy.
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|
07/11/2004 |
| Immature SAKER
!! hunting Teals at jez Zygmunta Augusta near Knyszyn.
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|
06/11/2004 |
| Rainy and foggy at
Siemianowka Reservoir. Single Velvet Scoter near the railway dam, 11
Black-throated Divers, 1 Red-throated Diver, ca 20 Snow Buntings.
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01/11/2004 |
| Group of 60 Waxwings
eating last apples from the tree in Krynki (by the Belarus border).
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OCTOBER 2004
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30/10/2004 |
| Immature White-tailed
Eagle saved from drought at Zygmunt August Lake. The bird got into deep mud
while (probably) chasing some fish.
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29/10/2004 |
| Second regional Water
Pipit caught and ringed at Siemianowka Reservoir.
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24/10/2004 |
| Rather warm October
brought first flocks of Waxwings (near Bialowieza Forest) and Red-throated
Diver in Bondary (Siemianowka Reservoir).
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22/10/2004 |
| Warm and sunny day with
nice birds around. Golden Plover near Bronowo (Narew Valley), 12 Whooper Swans
at Dojlidy Fish ponds, 11 Waxwings in Bialystok town. Not really many Hen
Harriers this year.
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21/10/2004 |
| First flock of 25
Waxwings this autumn in Hajnowka.
Late Nightjar calling in small pine forest
near Pawly village.
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17/10/2004 |
| Flock of Bearded Tits at
Dojlidy Fish-ponds, ca 20 Bramblings near Czarna Bialostocka.
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16/10/2004 |
| Siemianowka Reservoir -
big flocks of Teal (up to 300 birds), still some 20-30 Great White Egrets. At
the dam first Red-throated Diver in autumn plumage. Four Smew near railway
dam. Two Whooper Swans flying with Bewick Swan over Maruszka ringing camp.
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12/10/2004 |
| Tengmalm's Owl caught at
Siemianowka ringing camp.
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07/10/2004 |
| First regional !!
Pallas's Leaf Warbler !! had been ringed at Siemianowka Reservoir
by T. Tumiel.
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06/10/2004 |
| Female/immature Merlin at
Dojlidy fish ponds hunting dragonflies and Starlings.
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|
03/10/2004 |
| Siemianówka Reservoir
surprising with its first Mandarin Duck and late Lesser Spotted Eagle.
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| SEPTEMBER 2004
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30/09/2004 |
| Flock of 80 Golden
Plovers near Grady-Woniecko (Narew and Biebrza junction).
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26/09/2004 |
| Unusually early flock of
10 Shore Larks near Hajnowka. Perhaps earliest in the region.
Female Merlin at Gonczarowska Grobla (Lower Biebrza).
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25/09/2004 |
| Flock of 13 Curlews,
single Redshank, 38 Great White Egrets at Siemianowka Reservoir.
|
|
19/09/2004 |
| New location of Pygmy Owl
in Knyszyn Forest discovered during Red Deer display.
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18/09/2004 |
| Spotted Eagles - female
(with satellite transmitter) and immature near Kopytkowo, Biebrza Marshes.
Immature Merlin also there sitting in ploughed field.
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|
17/09/2004 |
| Booted Eagle -
dark morph - at Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
11/09/2004 |
| Five hunting Hobbies at
Siemianowka Reservoir. Single male Red-footed Falcon also there.
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|
05/09/2004 |
| Migrating Osprey and
flock of 60 Siskins at fields south of Krynki (eastern border near Belarus).
Also some other raptors poassing like Buzzards, Sparrowhawks and Goshawks.
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|
04/09/2004 |
| Water level at
Siemianowka Reservoir slowly dropping down. Some waders like Greenshank or
Little Stint present. After rather rainy morning the afternoon brought good
numbers of raptors (11 species) including LS Eagle, WT Eagle, Hobby, 3 Harrier
species, Osprey and Honey Buzzard.
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|
02/09/2004 |
| Nice floodings at Zabiele
(Biebrza Marshes) created good habitat for shorebirds: unusual here Turnstone,
2 Golden Plovers, flock of Ruff, over 500 Lapwings, Spotted Redshanks,
Greenshank and hunitng White-tailed Eagle.
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| AUGUST 2004
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|
31/08/2004 |
| Hunting Osprey at
Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
30/08/2004 |
| Purple Heron still at the
Reservoir together with Osprey and Oystercatcher.
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|
29/08/2004 |
| Second regional PYGMY
CORMORANT at Siemianowka Reservoir. Number of White Egrets
exceeding 50 individuals. Immature male Red-footed Falcon at Grady-Woniecko as
well as late White Storks still passing (16 and 4).
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|
28/08/2004 |
| Second-third regional Purple
Heron at Siemianowka Reservoir. Four Black Storsk also there. Immature Red-footed Falcon near
Barszczewo (en route to Siemianówka).
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|
21/08/2004 |
| Red Kite, 46 Great White
Egrets, Caspian Tern and Caspian Gulls at Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
15/08/2004 |
| Two Short-toed Eagles
circling over fish-ponds in Topilec (Narew National Park).
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|
10/08/2004 |
| Siemianowka Reservoir -
Little Bittern, Caspian Gulls (9), 2 Great White Egrets.
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|
09/08/2004 |
| 36 Great White Egrets
near Dolistowo in Biebrza Valley - local highest count as a result of high
water level in the river.
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| JULY 2004
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|
30/07/2004 |
| Immature Golden Eagle
near Ciszewo in middle Biebrza Basin.
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|
29/07/2004 |
| Dark morph Booted
Eagle observed near Grady-Woniecko in Narew Valley (rare but annual
vagrant, breeding not proved since late 80-ties.
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|
24/07/2004 |
| Near Tykocin 7 Bee-eaters
sitting on wires (a family) with two other nestholes occupied. Lesser Spotted
Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, 2 Temminck Stints and 8 Great White Egrets at
Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
18/07/2004 |
| Honey Buzzard, Lesser
Spotted Eagle and Crossbills passing west (9 and 2) near Losininiany by
Belarus border. It seems the influx of Crossbills continues with several
observations daily.
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|
14/07/2004 |
| Bee-eater family of 9
birds watched near Tykocin with another pair still feeding. It seems two pairs
will be succesful this year with several others in western Poland.
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|
10/07/2004 |
| Black-, Red - necked
Grebes and Great Crested Grebes at Dojlidy Fish-ponds as well as families of
Penduline Tits. Roller, Hoopoes, Ortolan Bunting near Kudrycze (obs Julia
Casson, Simon Woolley, Gaba, TK).
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|
09/07/2004 |
| Black Kite (quite
uncommon bird here) patrolling the road near Suchowola, as well as Tawny Pipit
singing in Suwalki in industrial zone.
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|
07/07/2004 |
| A couple of feeding Grey
headed Woodpeckers in Palace Park in Bialowieza (info Karol Zub).
|
|
06/07/2004 |
| Greenish Warbler
in Białowieża village, Park Palacowy (by Karol Zub). 6th this year. Roller
near Zabludow (info Jarke Stepaniuk).
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|
05/07/2004 |
| Osprey in Topilec - quite
late (breeding?) bird.
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|
04/07/2004 |
| Nine Great White Egrets
at Siemianowka Reservoir with some more common waterbirds: ca 40 Whiskered
Terns, Whooper Swan, 4 Citrine Wagtails (juv/imm).
Greenish Warbler in Knyszynska Forest near Zasady.
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|
01/07/2004 |
| Four males of Grey-headed
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava thunbergii) at Siemianowka Reservoir.
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| JUNE 2004
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|
27/06/2004 |
| Two calling Greenish
Warblers near Zasady village in Knyszynska Forest. It seems to be a very
good year for this species!!
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|
26/06/2004 |
| Eagles at Pietkowo Fish-ponds:
Osprey, White-tailed and Lesser Spotted accompanied by family of Whooper
Swans.
Blyth's Reed Warbler singing in the center of Bialowieza
village (near the bridge and fish-ponds) reported by Karol Zub.
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|
25/06/2004 |
| Another Greenish Warbler heard
near Zasady (Knyszynska Forest) today.
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|
24/06/2004 |
|
Lesser Spotted Eagle 2 ad Teremiski Three-toed
Woodpecker 1 male Zebra Zubra NW of Bialowieza village,
Greenish Warbler 2 singing males Zebra Zubra (info Lars Paaby)
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|
23/06/2004 |
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Lesser Spotted Eagle 4 ad. NW of Bialowieza village
White-backed Woodpecker 1 female Narewkowska Droga 5 km S of
Narewka village. (info Lars Paaby)
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|
22/06/2004 |
Siemianowka
Lake: Great White Egret 11, Whiskered Tern 260,White-winged Black
Tern 43, Black Tern 250, Sea Eagle 2 ad. + 1 2k+,Spotted Eagle 1 ad. south
of Cisowka, Lesser Spotted Eagle 4 ad + 1 2k+, Little Crake
1 male singing south of Cisowka, Citrine Wagtail 1 pair
east of the railway 2 km SE of
Cisowka. Roller 1 between Nowa Luka and Nowe Lawkowo (SW
of the Siem. Lake) (info Lars Paaby).
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|
21/06/2004 |
| The Diver left Popielewo fish-ponds.
Some breeding Bearded Tits watched there as well as Bee-eaters near Tykocin. Citrine
Wagtail 1 male at the pumpstation N. of Siemienianowszczyzna
(info Lars Paaby)
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|
20/06/2004 |
| Whiskered Terns (7) and big flock of
Mallards, Gadwalls and Pochards at Dojlidy fish-ponds. Last record of the Great
Northern Diver at Popielewo Ponds.
White-winged Black Tern 200+ Zajki, Roller 1 Kudrycze (info Lars Paaby)
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|
19/06/2004 |
| Slaughter of young White-winged Black
Terns in colony near Zajki. Flock of White Storks apparently using occasion to
feed on growing chicks :(
Great
Norther Diver photographed by Grzegorz Lesniewski at the
Popielewo Fish-ponds.
White-winged Black Tern 300+ ad. Brzostowo and 90 ad. Goniad,
Whiskered Tern 14 ad. Brzostowo,
Spotted Eagle 1 ad. 3-4 km. NW of Goniadz, Ortolan Bunting 15 singing males along the road between
Wizna and Klimaszewnica (info Lars Paaby)
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|
14/06/2004 |
Great
Norther Diver still staying at the ponds.
Short-toed Eagle passing east in Rus, Biebrza Valley.
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|
13/06/2004 |
!! Great
Norther Diver !! discovered at Popielewo fish ponds - small complex
located on the edge of Knyszynska Forest. It's second
regional and 45th Polish record.
Greenish Warbler at Suprasl near Bialystok town.
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|
10/06/2004 |
| Incubating Nightjar
observed well in Knyszynska Forest which may be a stronghold of this species
(lots of managed parts, clearcuts as well as older woods). Pair
of Citrine Wagtails near Siemieniakowszczyzna and Lesser Spotted Eagle
fighting with Buzzard there. Also numerous Whiskered Terns at Siemianowka
Lake.
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|
04/06/2004 |
Greenish Warbler
singing in Bialystok town.
Lesser Spotted Eagles near Budy in Bialowieska Forest.
Three-toed Woodpecker feeding youngsters near Teremiski and one near
Czerlonka.
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|
05/06/2004 |
| Breeding colony of
White-winged Black Terns near Zajki in Narew Valley consists of at least 200
pairs. Also 1 Hoopoe nearby as well as 3 Curlews.
|
|
04/06/2004 |
| Greenish Warbler
singing in Drohiczyn over Bug River - southern part of the Region. This year
it's a 3rd observation of this species after rather poor 2003.
|
| MAY 2004
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|
30/05/2004 |
| Rollers near Kurdycze village and
Kozliki village south of Bialystok town. Population still declininig though
locally still several pairs remaining.
|
|
29/05/2004 |
| Immature Steppe
Eagle observed over Sosnia village in Lower Biebrza Valley together
with White Stork. Last year we had 3-4 birds in Dolistowo village (N of
Sosnia).
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|
22/05/2004 |
| Short-toed Eagle over
Teremiski village in Bialowieza Forest.
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|
19/05/2004 |
| Three-toed Wodpeckers still
incubating in Bialowieza Forest. Lesser Spotted Eagles feeding in local
meadows.
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|
18/05/2004 |
| Flock of 47 unidentified Divers
(probably Black-throated) flying N over Barwik (Biebrza Marshes).
|
|
16/05/2004 |
| Peregrine Falcon over
Pogorzelce village in Bialowieza Forest. Also one observed near Brzostowo
village while hunting.
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|
14/05/2004 |
| First fledglings of White-backed
Woodpecker and Blackbird reported from Bialowieza by Karol Zub. Singing Marsh
Warblers also there as well as some Rollers near Siemianowka Reservoir.
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|
13/05/2004 |
| White-backed
Woodpecker already having 1-3 flying youngsters (quite early this year) - info
of Christian Dronneau.
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|
12/05/2004 |
| Dojlidy Fish-ponds near Bialystok
visited in the evening. Two Grey Herons together with Little Egret make nice
surprise after hard work day :) Few males of Garganey and Shoveler prove
breeding of these species this year. Also Whiskered Terns flying around may be
suspected of nesting.
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|
10/05/2004 |
| Alpine
Swift observed in Narew Valley near Bronowo by Marek Borkowski.
Second record for the Region !!
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|
09/05/2004 |
| Hundreds of Ruffs and White-winged
Black Terns in Biebrza Valley. Three Red-footed Falcons near Rutkowskie, Honey
Buzzard near Mocarze. Red looking Buzzard (Steppe?) near Czachy.
|
|
01/05/2004 |
| Marsh Sandpiper near Zajki (Narew
Valley) - info Piotr Orzechowski.
|
APRIL 2004
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|
30/04/2004 |
| One Curlew Sandpiper near Bronowo.
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|
28/04/2004 |
| Over 10000 Ruffs on evening roost
near Wizna (Narew Valley). One or two Avocets
also there (rarity here, first breeding recorded few years ago also at the
same place). First Ortolan Buntings reached the region. Info from Michal
Polakowski and Henryk Borawski.
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|
27/04/2004 |
| Two females Red-footed Falcon
and 3 Great White Egrets near Strekowa Gora in Narew Valley (info Michal
Polakowski).
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|
26/04/2004 |
| In Biebrza Valley near Kuligi one
Long-legged Buzzard soaring with Common Buzzard (info Michal
Polakowski)
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|
24/04/2004 |
| First Hobby passing over fields
near Ostrowek together with several Montagu's Harriers and a flock of Corn
Bunting (50 birds).
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|
21/04/2004 |
| Two new territories of Tengmalm's
Owl in Knyszynska Forest discovered by Michal Polakowski and Mariusz
Rostkowski.
|
|
19/04/2004 |
| Arctic
Tern at Dojlidy fish ponads together with first Whiskered Terns and
Little Gull (info Michał Polakowski + Łukasz Mazurek).
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|
18/04/2004 |
| New territories of Tengmalm's Owls
reported form Knyszynska Forest near "Budzisk" nature reserve
(M.Polakowski. M.Rostkowski).
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|
17/04/2004 |
Dark morph Booted Eagle over
meadows near Mieleszki (info C. Pióro, G.Leśniewski).
Single Waxwings and passing Montagu's Harrier in Bialoiweza. Waxwings
(relatively late) reported also from Hajnowka (info Paweł Białomyzy).
Displaying Woodcocks and Black Grouses at dusk in Lower Biebrza Basin -
Honczarowska Dam (obs Piotr Kłosowski)
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|
15/04/2004 |
| Tengmalm's Owl calling in
"Krasne" reserve in Knyszynska Forest (obs Marcin Leszczyński)
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|
14/04/2004 |
| More tham 40 Lesser Black-backed Gulls resting at
Dojlidy Fish-ponds, two Black-necked Grebes there too (Michal Polakowski,
Tomasz Kulakowski). Huge flock of ca 10 000 Golden
Plovers near Bronowo (info Piotr Orzechowski)
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|
13/04/2004 |
| Two calling Tengmalm's Owls in "Krzemienne
Gory" Reserve in Knyszynska Forest (info Marcin Leszczynski+Wojciech Januszkiewicz)
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|
11/04/2004 |
| Calm and warm floodings near Bronowo in Narew
Valley attracted flocks of Bewick's Swans (ca 80), Whooper Swans, Wigeons (ca
600) and huge gathering of Golden Plovers (ca 1500). Some nice swans also near
Zajki in Narew Valley and further north in Biebrza Marshes displaying
Balck-tailed Godwits, Curlews and Harriers. Ruff are already in good numbers.
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|
04/04/2004 |
|
Lesser Spotted Eagles, Garganeys and Redhanks near Dolistowo in Biebrza
Valley.Furthermore 100 Golden Plovers near Laskowiec and 1 male+2 females Black
Grouse at Gonczarowska Dam in Lower Biebrza Basin. One Spotted Eagle near Wolka
Piaseczna, first Dunlin near Brzostowo.In Dojlidy fish-ponds 4 Great White
Egrets, 3 Mediterranean Gulls make Sunday a nice birding experience with
numerous birdwatchers there.
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|
03/04/2004 |
|
Red Kite near Grady-Woniecko in Narew Valley, 74 Bewick's Swans near Sulin. In
Brzostowo 1 Smew, 2 passing Hen Harriers. Some 2000 White-fronted Geese near
Wizna with 3-4 Barnacle Geese among them.
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|
02/04/2004 |
|
Tengmalm's Owls calling in Knyszynska Forest near Majowka (2-3 birds).
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|
01/04/2004 |
|
Big flocks of Black-headed Gulls, Swans and Geese in Biebrza
Valley. First Shovelers, groups of Ruff and Wood Sandpipers had arrived. Storks
passing over northwards. Single White-tailed Eagles and Cranes wandering in
their territories. In Dojlidy Fish-ponds first Red-necked Grebes and
Bittern. Single Lesser Black-backed Gull together with larger and paler gull
resembling Heuglin's Gull (but distant).
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March 2004
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|
28/03/2004 |
|
Meadows of Grady-Woniecko and Bronowo full of Lapwings, Geese (few
thousands) and Golden Plovers (at least 900). Countless Wigeon whistling around.
One Elk wandering in willows near Wizna. In Brzostowo 200 Bewick's Swans,
4 WT Eagles (incl 1 pale individual), 64 Whooper Swans, 4 Elks.
Masses of Geese and Ducks reported also by Piotr Klosowski from Dolistowo area.
Also Cranes, Great Grey Shrike, Rough-legged Buzzards, Redshanks and 2 Curlews.
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|
27/03/2004 |
|
Over 2400 White-fronted Geese feeding near Kurpiki in Narew Valley,
one Barnacle Geese among them. In Brzostowo 240 Bewick's Swans, ca 700
Wigeon, small groups of Ruff. Single Spotted Eagle near Zajki.
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|
24/03/2004 |
|
Over 60 White Storks passing north over Bialowieza, 30 other birds
staying in the meadows after rain (info Karol Zub).
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|
21/03/2004 |
|
First Lesser Black-backed Gull with some 300-400
Black-headed Gulls and Mew Gulls in Dojlidy fish-ponds.
Pink-footed Goose in Brzostowo - Biebrza Valley (info Michal Polakowski and others).
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|
20/03/2004 |
|
First Woodcock, Redwings, Wood Pigeons in Ruszczany (Narew Valley)
- info Wojciech Piechowski.
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|
18/03/2004 |
|
White-tailed Eagle, flocks of WF Geese, lapwings and first
Black-tailed Godwits in Zajki (Narew Valley) observed by J Banach.
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|
16/03/2004 |
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First White Stork watched in Czeremcha by Paweł Białomyzy
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|
15/03/2004 |
|
Unidentified eagle (Aquila spp) - probably Spotted or Lesser
Spotted observed by Przemek Bielicki in Bialowieza. In Narew Valley near Zoltki
first Pintail - a couple (ob Wojciech Piechowski).
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|
14/03/2004 |
|
Fields near Ostrówek covered by slowly melting snow. Groups of
Skylarks pass over with Shore Larks (5) and one Meadow Pipit - first this year.
Single male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker feeding in small bushes. Two Rough-legged
Buzzards feeding in the fields together with Sparrowhawk waiting for
Yellowhammers.
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|
13/03/2004 |
|
In Biebrza Valley bird migration still delayed - first
Black-headed Gull reached Goniadz, skylarks singing in the fields and Greylag
Geese walking by the reedbeds. White-tailed Eagles flying over their territories
near Kopytkowo, adn two more adults in Brzozowka Valley near Suchowola. In the
fields 4 Snow Buntings feeding at gravel road.
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|
07/03/2004 |
Wintering Water Rails (2) near Bialystok at Biala River or one
of the earliest arrivals. Nearby also 35 Redpolls and 1 Teal (recently rare
winter visitor).
In Biebrza Valley just few signs of approaching spring -
group of swans and geese attacked by White-tailed Eagle, some Goldeneyes near
Wizna and Brzostowo and one more WT Eagle staying in a small forest, perhaps a
new territory?
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|
February 2004
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29/02/2004 |
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Biebrza Valley still frozen and covered with snow. Some small open water clearings offer feeding opportunities for 3-4 Goldeneyes and 2 Whooper Swans (near Brzostowo) as well as rest for White-fronted Geese (first this year). Nice flock of 160 Greylag Geese
feeding near Chyliny and Pluty in the fields. Just by the road 2-3 Elks walking in the pine forest. |
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22/02/2004 |
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In Białystok town large flock of 200 Fieldfares together with 20 Waxwings "clearing" rowan trees. In Ostrówek near the eastern border flock of 25 European Bisons wandering in the fields, as last year (and 2002). They come from the Knyszynska Forest
which is ca 10 km away to the west. |
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21/02/2004 |
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One wintering Kestrel near Maliszewo, a pair of Whooper Swans near Wizna in Narew Valley. Fishing Otter on the frozen river. Six more Whooper Swans near Sulin waiting for warmer weather. In Brzostowo (Biebrza Valley) first flocks of Greylag Geese patrolling the
valley and neighourhood. |
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15/02/2004 |
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During buzzard count at Maliszewo 37 Rough-legged Buzzards, some Fieldfares and 30 Redpolls. In Brzostowo (Biebrza Valley) 25 Whooper Swans, 120 Geese and one possible Steppe Buzzard. First sings of Spring then :) !! |
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14/02/2004 |
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Some Mallards (ca 50) and 2 Mute Swans during waterfowl count at Suprasl River. Single beaver walking near Wasilkow. |
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08/02/2004 |
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Siemianówka Reservoir, though still frozen, attracted 4-5 White-tailed Eagles, 14 Goosanders, 3 Wigeon. One hunting Great Grey Shrike at his favourite electric line. |
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07/02/2004 |
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First Skylarks reached NE Poland (Bialystok area) where also a pair of Whooper Swans came back to their breeding territory at Dojlidy fish-ponds. One adult White-tailed Eagle also there. Passing flock of 14 Greylag Geese contribute to "firsts" of this
spring. |
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01/02/2004 |
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Group of 17 wintering Mallards and Mute Swan during short walk in the rainy Suprasl Valley. |
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24/01/2004 |
Although in other parts of the Region wintering raptors are not numerous in Maliszewo area we count:
- 7 Common Buzzards
- 10 Rough-legged Buzzards
- 27 unidentified Buzzards
Some partridges and buntings in Brzostowo (Biebrza valley).
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23/01/2004 |
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Wintering Blackbird near Solniki (south of Bialystok). |
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22/01/2004 |
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Syrian Woodpecker feeding at the bus stop in Bialystok town (info Paweł Brzęk). |
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17/01/2004 |
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During Wintering Birds Count between Zlotoria and Tykocin some nice birds were observed: Goosanders - 11, White-tailed Eagle - 1 ad, Grey Heron - 1, some Mallards, Mute Swans as well as one Middle Spotted Woodpecker, 7 Twites (TK, Gaba, Robert Kapowicz). |
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11/01/2004 |
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Flock of 100 Waxwings, Goshawk, Great Grey Shrike and some Bullfinches observed during a walk in winter scenery near Suprasl (TK, Gaba, Robert Kapowicz). |
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09/01/2004 |
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Wintering Robin near Wasilkow (info M.Polakowski & A. Wnorowska). |
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04/01/2004 |
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Buzzard counting in Narew Valley resulted in 11 Rough-legged, 8 Common and 7 unidentified. Some Siskins, one Great Grey Shrike. In Biebrza Marshes 10 Elks (also with young ones). |
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03/01/2004 |
Snowy weather in Bialowieza - some woodpeckers, nuthatches, Nutcrackers and Hazel Hens around. Siemianowka Reservoir almost totally frozen.
Wintering Hoopoe in Biebrza village (info Janusz Kupis & Roberto).
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