Embark on an unforgettable bird watching tour to the heart of the Bialowieza Forest in Poland – the last lowland primeval forest in Europe, for a premier birding experience focused on all 10 European woodpeckers and rare owls.
Guided by experts, this expedition offers a unique chance to observe all European woodpeckers in Bialowieza, along with elusive owls and forest rarities in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Birdwatching there is like stepping back in time hundreds of years!
There is no better time (March to May) and place in whole Europe to watch woodpeckers and this tour has been designed for that purpose. You will enjoy unforgettable wildlife tour, admiring early spring in an ancient forest environment.
Except bird watching, great opportunities for wildlife photography and nature sound recording.
Bialowieza Primeval Forest national park – is a very last, untouched, old riverine European forest, where birding is like stepping back thousand years! Hard to believe in fact that average age of the forest stands are far over 130 years and 400-600 years old trees are not rare! Even more incredible is the biodiversity of fauna – approx. 9200 species of insects, 13 species of amphibians, 58 species of mammals and nearly 250 bird species. Access to some areas put under highest protection (like so called “Strict Reserve”) is strictly controlled but our guides have special permission to take you there!
- Interested in private trip on a different date/duration? Feel free to contact us.
Key species:
- All 10 European woodpeckers, including Three-toed, White-backed, Grey-headed, Black
- Pygmy, Tengmalm's, Long-eared, Tawny and possibly Eagle owl
- Lesser, Spotted and White tailed eagle (among other raptors)
- Hazel grouse, Nutcracker
- Mammals include: European bison, Pine marten, Racoon dog, Red deer, Beaver, Otter, Moos/Elk
- Big chance to see elusive Lynx and Wolf!
- And much, MUCH more...
