Coot photography doesn’t always require hours of waiting in a hide. Sometimes all it takes is a rainy morning, a quiet lakeside path and a bird with plenty of attitude.
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Category Archives: Wildlife
Polish wildlife photography encounters from quiet walks and slow rides. Birds along the river, roe deer in golden light, voles at the burrow entrance, and seasonal moments that happen when you stop moving. Wild neighbors seen with patience — and captured without disturbance.
Cormorant Photography Along the Warta River
I didn’t set out with cormorant photography in mind when I headed for an evening walk along the Warta River. Most of my walks follow the same familiar paths, but this time I crossed to the opposite bank, where fewer people venture. The difference was immediate. The riverside felt quieter, wilder, and full of possibilities.
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From Bird Photography to Dragonfly Photography
The poor summer weather continues. Rain, heavy clouds and strong winds have been the story of this summer lately. Better weather is finally on the horizon, but in the meantime I wasn’t ready to stay indoors. I headed to my favorite lake hoping for some bird photography, knowing the conditions probably wouldn’t be ideal.
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Jay Gathering Twigs on a Summer Evening
The weather has been anything but typical lately. Just a few days ago, temperatures in central Poland reached 39°C. Even the evenings felt tropical. Cycling was still manageable on my road bike because I could stop to refill my water bottles. Carrying a heavy camera, however, was another story. Walking in the full sun with several kilograms of gear simply wasn’t appealing. That made this jay gathering twigs one of the few wildlife encounters I enjoyed during the heatwave.
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Reed Warbler by the Lakeshore
Photographing a reed warbler was not part of my plan that day. The idea came from a fisherman I met by the lake. He told me about a small bird that often perched on the thin reeds close to the shore, pointed toward a stretch of reed beds, and suggested I keep an eye on the tallest stems. That was enough to spark my curiosity.
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Coot Chicks at Arturówek Park
Coot chicks are not the birds most people notice when visiting Arturówek Park near Łódź. Most visitors come for the beach, playgrounds, rope courses, cafés, or simply to enjoy a sunny day by the water. My family and I came for the same reason, but as often happens, I also brought my camera.
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Common Starling in a Park
Sometimes you don’t need to go far to find a good photo. I had spent the last two weekends grading national high school graduation exams, which left little time for longer walks or trips to my usual photography spots. Instead, I stayed close to home. During a short walk, I spotted a starling in a park, and it quickly caught my attention.
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Ducklings at sunset
It was a calm and warm evening when I returned to the lake. I was curious to see if the same family of ducks I had spotted the other day was still around. I went to the same spot among the reeds, set up my camera, and sat quietly. The gentle sounds of the lake made the wait peaceful. Soon, I realized I was about to witness something special. I saw the ducklings at sunset moving through golden reflections on the water.
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Ducklings at the Lake
Yesterday I went to my favorite lake, thinking it was too early in the season. The weather was still too cold for much wildlife. To my surprise, I spotted a mother duck with her ducklings at the lake just before sunset. They were moving among the reeds, and Mum was cautious at first. I stayed completely still, and she gradually came closer, letting me watch her little family.
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A Surprise Encounter with a Pheasant Near Home
A few days ago, I went for a walk not far from my house — carrying my heavy camera and lens in search of interesting subjects. For almost two hours, there wasn’t much to photograph — perhaps the strong wind kept the wildlife hidden. Then, very close to the edge of some plowed fields, I had a close encounter with a pheasant.
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A White Wagtail Close-Up — A Quiet Moment by the Lake
I didn’t set out to photograph a white wagtail close-up that evening — it was just another visit to my favourite lake, a place I return to for a bit of calm and to see what’s happening along the shore.
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Cranes Over the River
It started as nothing more than a short ride along the water, the kind where you don’t expect much beyond some fresh air and a little quiet. The river moved slowly, the light stayed soft, and I wasn’t looking for anything in particular. Only later did it settle into something I’d think of simply as cranes over the river.
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