Spring Birding Tour 2027
Seven days across Białowieża Forest and Biebrza Marshes for woodpeckers, owls, Great Snipe, marsh terns, warblers and crakes.
About this tour
This week-long spring tour combines two of north-eastern Poland’s richest wildlife areas: the primeval Białowieża Forest and the vast Biebrza Marshes. By early May most breeding birds have returned, and a total of approximately 140–150 species may be recorded.
Birding and wildlife highlights
In Białowieża the search concentrates on woodpeckers, Pygmy Owl, Nutcracker, Collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers, and Barred, Icterine and River Warblers. Evening outings target displaying Great Snipe, Corn Crake and Thrush Nightingale. Siemianówka Reservoir can add Penduline Tit, Citrine Wagtail and Greater Spotted Eagle.
At Biebrza the habitat changes to reedbeds, sedge marshes and open wetlands, with Aquatic and Savi’s Warblers, marsh terns, Bluethroat, Tawny Pipit, Ortolan Bunting, Red-necked Grebe and crakes among the targets. Mammal watching includes European Bison, Elk and an evening Beaver boat trip, with Wolf also possible.
Outline itinerary
- Day 1: Warsaw pick-up by 11:00, transfer to Białowieża and evening forest exploration.
- Days 2–4: Three full days in Białowieża Forest, including the strict reserve and evening birding.
- Day 5: Morning in Białowieża, transfer toward Biebrza with a stop at Dojlidy or Knyszyn fishponds, then evening marsh exploration.
- Day 6: Full day in Biebrza Marshes, including the Beaver boat trip.
- Day 7: Final Biebrza birding and return to Warsaw at approximately 14:00.
Included
- Warsaw pick-up and return transfer
- Daily transport by SUV or minibus
- Expert wildlife guidance
- Six nights in twin rooms with private facilities: four in Białowieża and two at Biebrza
- Breakfasts, dinners and packed lunches from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 7
- Evening Beaver boat trip
- Licensed visit to the Strict Reserve of Białowieża National Park
- All entry fees
Not included
- Travel to and from Poland
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory personal health and travel insurance
Departure: 7–13 May 2027 · Group size: 3–7 participants · Price: from EUR 1,810 per person. Single-room supplement: EUR 140.
Birds you can spot
Curruca nisoria
target
Chlidonias niger
target
Dryocopus martius
target
Luscinia svecica
target
Aegolius funereus
target
Motacilla citreola
target
Ficedula albicollis
target
Locustella naevia
target
Crex crex
target
Nucifraga caryocatactes
target
Remiz pendulinus
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Glaucidium passerinum
target
Jynx torquilla
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Merops apiaster
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Acrocephalus arundinaceus
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Gallinago media
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Clanga clanga
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Picus canus
target
Tetrastes bonasia
target
Hippolais icterina
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Clanga pomarina
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Dryobates minor
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Zapornia parva
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Acrocephalus palustris
target
Dendrocoptes medius
target
Emberiza hortulana
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Ficedula parva
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Podiceps grisegena
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Locustella fluviatilis
target
Locustella luscinioides
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Dendrocopos syriacus
target
Anthus campestris
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Picoides tridactylus
target
Luscinia luscinia
target
Chlidonias hybrida
target
Dendrocopos leucotos
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Chlidonias leucopterus
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Phylloscopus sibilatrix
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Itinerary ▼
Pick-up in Warsaw by 11:00, transfer to Białowieża and evening birding in the forest.
Full-day search for woodpeckers, owls, flycatchers and other primeval-forest birds.
Forest and edge habitats by day, followed by an evening search for Great Snipe, Corncrake and Thrush Nightingale.
Birding in Białowieża and around Siemianówka Reservoir for raptors, wetland birds and local specialities.
Morning in Białowieża, then a fishpond stop en route to Biebrza and evening birding in the marshes.
Reedbed, sedge-marsh and open-wetland birding, plus the included evening Beaver boat trip.
Final morning in the marshes, then return to Warsaw for arrival at approximately 14:00.
Locations & map
- Białowieża Forest - Podlaskie Poland
- Siemianówka Reservoir - Podlaskie Poland
- Dojlidy or Knyszyn Fishponds - Podlaskie Poland
- Biebrza Marshes - Podlaskie Poland
Availability & pricing
Included
- Pick-up and return transfer from Warsaw
- Daily transport by SUV or minibus
- Expert bird and wildlife guidance
- Twin-room accommodation with private facilities
- Breakfasts, dinners and packed lunches during the tour
- Licensed visit to the Strict Reserve of Białowieża National Park
- All entry fees
- Evening Beaver boat trip
Not included
- Travel to and from Poland
- Personal expenses
- Personal health and travel insurance - Mandatory
Transport & stays
- SUV or minibus Ground transport throughout the itinerary is included. | Meet: Warsaw, Poland | Pickup: Pick-up in Warsaw by 11:00 and return to Warsaw at the end of the tour.
Accommodations
- Guesthouse in Białowieża (days 1-4) Twin room with private facilities Breakfast, dinner and packed lunch
- Guesthouse near Biebrza Marshes (days 5-6) Twin room with private facilities Breakfast, dinner and packed lunch