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Bird photography, Wildlife

Patience and Precision: Photographing a Dunlin at the Vistula Estuary

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Close-up of a Dunlin bird (Calidris alpina) walking near the Vistula estuary in Rezerwat Mewia Łacha, Poland
A tagged Dunlin (Calidris alpina) photographed at Mewia Łacha Nature Reserve on Poland’s northern coast — a key stopover for migratory shorebirds

On the windswept Baltic coast, where the Vistula River meets the sea, you’ll find Rezerwat Przyrody Mewia Łacha — one of Poland’s most unique and important birdwatching locations. This protected nature reserve near the river’s estuary is a key stopover site for thousands of migratory birds, including the Dunlin (Calidris alpina) — a small, fast-moving wader known for its distinctive plumage and constant motion.

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Mammals & Small Creatures, Wildlife

Majestic and Endangered: European Bison Conservation and Wildlife Photography in Gołuchów, Poland

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Close-up photo of a European bison resting in the shade, taken in the Gołuchów bison reserve in Poland, with visible horns and detailed fur texture
A peaceful moment with Poland’s iconic European bison — captured in Gołuchów, a key site in the species’ conservation story

The European bison — or żubr, as it’s called in Polish — is the largest land mammal in Europe and one of the continent’s greatest wildlife conservation success stories. Once driven to near extinction by habitat loss and hunting, the species has made a remarkable comeback thanks to decades of dedicated reintroduction programs and habitat protection.

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