Poland Birding Festival
9-day Wild Poland birding and wildlife tour led by local naturalist guides, focused on Aquatic Warbler, Great Snipe, White-backed Woodpecker, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker.
About this tour
See the Aquatic Warbler, Great Snipe , 9 species of Woodpeckers, Pygmy Owl. There is so much more to discover. Including European Bison. See the Aquatic Warbler, Great Snipe , 9 species of Woodpeckers, Pygmy Owl. There is so much more to discover. Including European Bison. See the Aquatic Warbler, Great Snipe , 9 species of Woodpeckers, Pygmy Owl. There is so much more to discover. Including European Bison. It's not just 150+ bird species in a week. It is spectacular birdwatching of many species now lost from European forests and farmland. Passionate guides with years of experience. Unspoiled countryside and virgin forests. Unbelievable value. Imagine watching a Red-backed Shrike and a Barred Warbler together... River Warbler and Thrush Nightingale in the next willow bush... Marsh Warbler and Corncrake calling in the distance... White-backed Woodpecker drumming, Grey-headed Woodpecker and Icterine Warbler whistling overhead while several Wrynecks are calling around you... All in the 15 minutes outside your hotel, before a hearty Polish breakfast. We invite you for a magical week in the Poland's best birding sites - Białowieża Primeval Forest and Biebrza Marshes. Poland's leading guides will offer day drips tailored for you to see all the best birds of Europe: 9 species of Woodpeckers, Great Snipe, Aquatic Warbler or Greater Spotted Eagle. But there is so much more - Pygmy Owl, Collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers, Bluethroat, Citrine Wagtail, Whiskered or White-winged Terns. The variety and numbers of some birds are unbelievable. Furthermore, this area holds the world's largest wild population of European Bison along with Elks (Moose) and Beavers and all three have been seen well on all previous festivals! On top of that - Wolves and Lynx are also very strong and we've
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Birds you can spot
Dryocopus martius
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Luscinia svecica
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Motacilla citreola
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Ficedula albicollis
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Crex crex
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Glaucidium passerinum
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Jynx torquilla
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Acrocephalus arundinaceus
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Gallinago media
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Chrysocolaptes socialis
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Dendrocoptes medius
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Ficedula parva
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Locustella thoracica
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Picoides tridactylus
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Luscinia luscinia
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Chlidonias hybrida
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Dendrocopos leucotos
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Chlidonias leucopterus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Join us in Warsaw by 13:00 and transfer to the Białowieża Forest.
Wildlife watching in the Białowieża Forest and other areas - do it yourself or join our guided trips.
Transfer to Warsaw, finish by 14:00. The basic price includes the transfer and half board accommodation The lodge is located at a riverside with direct access to the river where Kingfishers and Beavers live. Behind the river are lush meadows with Corncrakes, Barred, River and other Warblers . We have also seen wild Bison there! A few minutes walk takes you into the Białowieża Forest with its variety of woodpeckers, flycatchers and so on. On the last day, we transfer you back to Warsaw. We plan to arrive at Warsaw and finish by . Basic participation costs include the transfer, accommodation, plentiful breakfasts and 3-course dinners. If you feel like watching wildlife on your own - it's all you pay for. You will even receive a detailed map of the area and suggestions for self guided walks to help your personal exploration. Wildlife watching trips are optional; charged on the spot On the grounds of our lodge we will run the Festival Office where you will be able to find out and subscribe to our guided wildlife watching trips on a daily basis. We will offer at least 3-4 different trips each day according to current wildlife situation and weather. These trips include transportation, guiding and all entry fees. The trips will be priced according to their length and driving distance. A typical trip is 4-6 hrs long and costs 250-400 PLN (ca. €50-80). There is no limit to the number of people taking part in a festival but our guided trips always run in small groups, 3-12 persons, usually max. 7 persons . This way you compose your own itinerary on the spot and are charged for the trips you choose, separately. Only debit or credit cards are accepted (Visa and MasterCard), so no cash is needed. All trips start and finish at the lodge.
Locations & map
- Warsaw - Masovian Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
- Narewka - Podlaskie Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
- Bialowieza Forest - Podlaskie Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
- Biebrza Marshes - Podlaskie Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
- Siemianowka Reservoir - Podlaskie Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
- Warsaw - Masovian Voivodeship Poland (Field conditions and best stops depend on season, weather and current wildlife activity.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Fixed festival dates: 15-23 May 2027; guided day trips are optional and charged separately.
Included
- Expert local guiding - English-speaking Wild Poland guide/naturalist during the tour.
- Local transport - Minibus transport for the published route.
- 8 nights accommodation - Comfortable guesthouse or hotel accommodation, normally twin-share.
- Meals as described - Meals are included as described on the source tour page; confirm final meal plan before booking.
Not included
- Flights and travel to Poland - Travel to the Warsaw meeting point and onward travel after the tour are not included.
- Travel insurance - Travel insurance is not included.
- Personal expenses and tips - Personal items, tips and optional extras are excluded.
- Optional guided festival trips - For the Poland Birding Festival, optional guided day trips are charged separately on the spot unless confirmed otherwise.
Transport & stays
- Minibus Comfortable minibus transport is included for the published route. | Meet: Warsaw pickup point, finishing in Warsaw | Pickup: Warsaw pickup point, finishing in Warsaw
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
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Are dates and spaces guaranteed?
Availability changes by departure. Send preferred dates through BirdWatch so Wild Poland can confirm current status.
Is the price current?
The listing uses the public source price in PLN. BirdWatch will confirm the exact current quote, deposit and single-room supplement after inquiry.
Can the tour focus on specific target birds?
Share your target list in the inquiry so the guide can confirm realistic species for the season and route.