Poland. Mammals

Caught up with three mammals in Poland, early morning visits to see the magnificent European Bison,( the first time I'd seen one of these )as well as a trip on a boat down the river in the dark to watch Beavers going about their buiseness and a chance roadside encounter with an Elk ( as well as two distant animals in the early morning mist).

Poland. White Storks.

You cant fail to see White Storks in Poland, with every village having at least one pair occupying their nests on telegraph poles and rooftops as well as specially made platforms. It was good to return to the Pentowo Stork village where a tower platform overlooks many nesting pairs.Love'em.

Poland. Woodpeckers.

Eastern Europe is always good for Woodpeckers and the trip to Poland did'nt disappoint with Middle Spotted and Black seen at their nest sites as well as Great Spotted and Wryneck, White Backed was heard but Grey Headed and Three Toed still continue to elude me, will just have to return another time.

Poland. Birds of Prey.

Poland delivered on the raptor front with sightings of both Great Spotted and Lesser Spotted Eagles as well as Honey Buzzard, Common Buzzard ,Montague's and Marsh Harrier and Kestrel. Nice to see the Eagles well as they flew directly overhead giving the chance for some photos , the Great Spotted being a new bird for me. The Honey Buzzard flew through a clearing in the forest giving a brief opportunity for a quick pic.