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San River Valley - Bieszczadzki National Park

South-East Poland  >  Poland

Bieszczady National Park is the largest mountain national park in Poland. The valley of the San river is a very birdrich part.

Added* by Ruben Vermeer
Most recent update 30 October 2022

Description

The valley of the San river, on the border with Ukraine, provides in a relative small area a great variety of landscapes. There are moorlands, old coniferous forests, wet grassland and extensive agricultural land. Most common species are Lesser Spotted Eagle, Corn Bunting, European Honey-buzzard, Icterine Warbler, Corn Crake, Barred Warbler and Nutcracker.

Details

Access

Cross the river near Stuposiany and drive to the end of the road (+/- 18 km) till you see the parking on the right (Click on the P on the map to get directions). The walking trail you see on the map is about 4 km (one way).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Moors/heathland , River , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Bieszczady National Park encompasses an area of nearly 300 square kilometres. In 1992 it became a part of the "East Carpathian" International Biosphere Reserve, the first UNESCO reserve to be located in three countries. The Polish portion of this reserve is complemented by sections in Ukraine and Slovakia. The park's riches include the large predators that inhabit it, including wolves and lynxes. Bears can also be spotted here, around 80 of them live in the Bieszczady range. Another of the park's attractions is its growing herd of 300 bison. A large population of deer and stags live here as well, as do over 140 species of birds.

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