fisherman in fog
Storks and people.

Storks and people.

The white stork is a special bird. It nests most often near human habitations. He really liked electricity poles. This year, a pair of storks decided to install themselves on the chimney of a block of flats in our housing estate. They stayed almost all day long and...

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

    I like watching this bird. He arrives very early. It has a very interesting appearance, an unusual way of flying and such a sad voice. It is still quite numerous here. If you would like to know more about it, please follow the link. It doesn't let you get too...

Early arrival of storks

Early arrival of storks

   The storks didn't come here this early. This is a sign of ongoing global warming. The starlings haven't come to their nest boxes yet. It's only mid-March. It's definitely too early for breeding time. The stork whose photos are below arrived on March 13, and not...

Memories from the last trip

Memories from the last trip

 It was a family trip. Same route as usual. The parking places are the same. Pictures from the same place for years. Each time the light is different, the weather too. Every season there is something new. Sometimes accidental nature encounters. Taking pictures for...

spring mushroom picking

spring mushroom picking

   I encourage spring trips to the forest. Nature is awakening. The first forest flowers are blooming. Already in the forest, thrushes, starlings, finches sing, pigeons coo. You can even pick attractive mushrooms. Commonly known as the scarlet elfcup is tasty and...

In the rain on the lake

In the rain on the lake

     Rainy and cool weather was no obstacle. We went to Masurian lakes. First, we reached the small Plaskie Lake. We walked around them. A long stretch through the forest with no paths. Lots of logging in the forest. Few interesting views. However, in the forest,...

bird watching near Brzozowo

bird watching near Brzozowo

    We decided to systematically observe a pair of cranes. Although the weather was very unpleasant, we went. First it was a big group of starlings. They now return to selected breeding sites only at night. Then came the storks. They were looking for food in the wet...