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Level of fitness required

low/medium

• access to the hide can be muddy and across water
• hide might be located in mud or water
• staying a few hours in a small hide
• low temperatures during morning sessions

Possible inconveniences

Tour details

After summer stagnation, nature comes alive again in autumn, with atmospheric foggy mornings and more and more colors every day. During the trip we hope to see and photograph some of the species listed below:

birds:

crane hides (temporary tents and mobile): Cranes (roosting), White-tailed Eagle, White Egret, Grey Heron, Marsh Harrier, Whooper Swan, geese, waders etc.

raptor hides (permanent): Goshawk, Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, chances for White-tailed Eagle

reflection pool/feeder hides (permanent): Sparrowhawk, Blackbird, Goldfinch, Siskin, Greenfinch, Hawfinch, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Wren, Robin, Bullfinch, Tits and more

mammals:

main: European Bison, additional: Elk, Red Deer, Roe Deer, Red Fox

Note! We cannot guarantee any of the species listed above. The success will depend on the general wildlife situation, weather and water level which is different every year. Esp. crane places accessibility depends on water level very much!

The photo sessions will usually take place early in the morning (ca. 4h) and in the afternoon/evening (ca. 4-6h) to take advantage of the best light and best wildlife activity. In the middle of the day you will have a short break to relax and look through the images. We will work in two 4-person groups.

Day 1 - arrival in Warsaw airport, transfer to Bialowieza, ca. 4h, 230 km, dinner

Day 2 - early morning bison safari / crane hide session (two groups), breakfast, afternoon guided nature walk in the oldest part of the Bialowieza National Park , (7km walk, ca. 3-4 hours), dinner

Day 3 - crane hide session / early morning bison safari (two groups), breakfast, afternoon hide sessions, dinner

Day 4 - early morning bison safari / crane hide session (two groups), breakfast, afternoon hide sessions, dinner

Day 5 - crane hide session / early morning bison safari (two groups), breakfast, afternoon hide sessions, dinner

Day 6 - breakfast, departure and transfer to Warsaw airport, ca. 4h, 230 km

1350€ (400€ deposit) per person

Price

Itinerary

• accommodation (double/twin rooms)
• all meals (full board)
• transport (local and to/from Warsaw airport)
• guiding
• hide usage

Included in the price

• personal insurance
• flight tickets
• all items of personal nature
• alcoholic drinks
• single room supplement: 20 Euro/person/night

Not included in the price

5-10 October 2024 or to suit

Available dates

Bialowieza Forest area

Location

cranes, herons, bison, birds of prey

Main topic

min 4, max 8

Number of participants

Guides

Marek Kosiński, Marian Batura

Rousseau's Manorhouse in Narewka, twin/double rooms, all with bathrooms, single rooms limited (ss supplement: 20 Euro/person/day)

Accommodation

Dwor Bartnika restaurant in Narewka, hearty breakfast, packed lunch and two-course late dinner

Meals

• good hiking boots
• warm, waterproof clothes for chilly mornings
• cable release
• rubber boots / waders (might be useful to get to the crane hides; we have some pairs to rent; ask for details before coming)
• head torch
• powerbank
• thermos flask

Recommended equipment

minibus and 4x4

Note on the airport transfer: We offer only one airport transfer (both directions) for the whole group by minibus. Approximate departure time from the Warsaw Chopin airport: 14.00. On the last day your flight home should not be earlier than at 15.00.

Transportation