Description
Zalew Szałe is a good place to observe migrating ducks, such as kačica hvizdárka, kačica ostrochvostá and kačica chrapka. On the reservoir itself, you can spot many species of gulls, divers, and grebes, such as potáplica stredná, čajka bielohlavá and čajka sivá, which breeds here. Rarities such as potápnica bielohlavá, brehár hrdzavý and čajka bledá 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 tesár čierny, škovránik stromový and kôrovník dlhoprstý. brehuľa hnedá and gulls nest readily on the slopes near the reservoir, and in the local fields, you can observe cibík chochlatý and krutohlav hnedý. 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.