North-eastern Europe was once covered in ancient woodland, and Białowieża is a remnant of this forest. It is home to a wonderful diversity of species and particularly important for protecting some of Europe’s large mammals, including bison, wolf, lynx and brown bear, as well as the pygmy owl. Find Out More
Located on the Biebrza River in north-east Poland, the Biebrza Marshes comprise a network of lakes, marshes, river channels and well-preserved peat bogs covering 1,000 square kilometres. It is the most important breeding area for wetland birds in Poland and a feeding area for migrant species. Find Out More
The Carpathians stretch for about 1,500km in a distinctive arc shape from the Czech Republic to Romania, and are the continent’s third longest mountain range. They are home to the largest populations of brown bear, wolf and lynx in Europe, as well as large tracts of native forest. Find Out More
The Pieniny Mountains are considered one of Poland’s most beautiful regions and have remarkable biodiversity including over 130 species of breeding birds including wallcreeper, hazel grouse, black woodpecker, corncrake and eagle owl, and butterflies such as Apollo and a variety of blues. Find Out More
Located in a historic region of southern Poland, Ponidzie lies in in the Małopolska Upland which extends from the upper Vistula Valley to near Radomsko in the north-west. The beautiful Holy Cross Mountains lie in the middle of the region, while the city of Kielce is an ideal base from which to explore the area. Find Out More
Forming a natural boundary between Poland and Slovakia, the Tatra are the highest range in the Carpathian Mountains, with about 77% of the range in Slovakia. Protected in both countries, the Tatra are listed as UNESCO World Network Biosphere Reserves. The highest peak in Slovakia is 2,655m, and in Poland 2,499m. Find Out More
Poland still harbours tracts of ancient forest, marshes, peat bogs and other habitats which are home to some of Europe’s most sought-after large mammals including wolf, European bison and European lynx, as well as a host of birds and other special fauna and flora.
This tour explores the meadows and forests of the picturesque Pieniny and Tatra Mountains, Niepołomice Forest and Zator Fishponds in search of southern Poland’s prolific birdlife. Our visit coincides with the autumn migration and highlights may include black stork, pygmy owl, hazel grouse and lesser spotted eagle. Find out more about Birding in Krakow & the Carpathians
This tour focuses on the rich diversity of butterflies, dragonflies and moths which thrive in the mountains of southern Poland. We expect to see about 90 species of butterfly, including large blue, violet copper, large chequered skipper, large tortoiseshell, Apollo and Pallas’s fritillary. Find out more about Butterflies & Moths of Southern Poland
North-eastern Poland boasts some of the wildest, most unspoilt forest and freshwater marshland habitats in Europe. We visit the wild ancient forest of Białowieża, and the vast Biebrza Marshes for some of the best birdwatching and wildlife experiences that the continent has to offer. Find out more about Poland’s Primeval Forests & Marshes
Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Sean Weekly in the ancient forest of Białowieża for an extensive photographic itinerary in the height of winter. Our aim is to capture images of European bison, raptors, wild boar and much more against a backdrop of stunning wintery scenery. Find out more about Winter Wildlife Photography in Poland
Studying tracks in the snow, we explore the Biebrza Marshes and Białowieża Forest in search of European bison, wild boar, elk, red deer and, if lucky, some of the country's predators. We also look for smaller mammals such as otter, beaver, red squirrel, pine marten and up to ten species of bat. Find out more about Z) Poland’s Winter Wildlife
South Poland’s Pieniny and Tatra Mountains are home to an exciting variety of butterflies, and birds – spring and autumn migration is particularly impressive – while winter and spring are the best times to look for large mammals in the marshes and forests of the north and north-east.
Migrant birds arrive for the Spring and Summer months
Wildflowers begin to emerge and bloom after winter
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