fisherman in fog
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...

As it happens in March – continued

As it happens in March – continued

   "March is like a pot." That's the old proverb saying. I will mention posts about what it was like in March in previous years. Memory is short. Full spring should not be expected now. In April, the weather often plays tricks. One thing is for sure. From day to day...

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,...

As it happens in March – continued

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...

early spring meetings

early spring meetings

     The month of March passes with changeable weather. It is quite warm though. We went nearby to watch lapwings. On the way away I noticed a couple of cranes. Although the distance was long and the evening was approaching, the shots were successful. The lapwings...