Description
Zalew Szałe is a good place to observe migrating ducks, such as (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι, Ψαλίδα (του Βορά) and (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι. On the reservoir itself, you can spot many species of gulls, divers, and grebes, such as Λαμπροβούτι, Ασημόγλαρος της Κασπίας and Θυελλόγλαρος, which breeds here. Rarities such as (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κεφαλούδι, Θαλασσολιμόζα and Glaucous Gull have appeared on the reservoir.
Szałe isn't just a reservoir, it encompasses everything surrounding it. In the surrounding Winiary forest, you can spot interesting species like Μαύρος Δρυοκολάπτης, Δεντροσταρήθρα and Βουνοδεντροβάτης. Οχθοχελίδονο and gulls nest readily on the slopes near the reservoir, and in the local fields, you can observe (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα and Στραβολαίμης. I hope I've encouraged you to observe this incredibly important place for the region. See you at Szałe.
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Access
Zalew Szałe is located directly southeast of Kalisz. The easiest way to park is at one of the nearby parking lots or use public transport (Pokrzywnicka Tama), where city buses run. Press a P on the map for directions. The route shown on the map is about 10 km.