meeting with bison ( (Bison bonasus)

So far I have not had the opportunity to watch bison in the wild. Coming to Hajnówka just before Nowosady village, which lies on the edge of Bialowieza Forest, we saw in the distance a huge herd of bison. I think that there were about 60-80. They were at a considerable distance of about 500-700 meters. The weather was very cloudy, foggy, and even lightly snowing. I decided to do some photos.
   The next day, I returned by the same route and in the same place, the herd was still. There were fewer of them, and probably part of their departed. Also I am photographed from the same place. The weather was similar to the previous day. I have not had time to wander closer to the snow-covered field. I saw a few photographers who came to shoot bison and approached the herd at a distance of about 100 m. The Bison almost did not react to people, slowly moving.

world beavers

Many of us talk about the great invasion of beavers. I remember when it was said that only beavers lived somewhere near the lake Wigry. Now they can be found even along small streams and small rivers. Here in the north of the province, they have lived in small numbers in 70 years. In the south of the province literally 10 years ago. Here in my environment I know the four places where beavers live. Two of them are over the river Sidra. The other two along the nearby stream, which is surrounded by a pretty large clusters of trees, mainly alder. One of them is just off the road and ponds. Built by the beaver dam was still destroyed, but half a year beavers have peace. The fourth position is huge. There is until 4 huge dams, increasing the water level. Sunk is a large area of ​​the forest. The trees are already dead. There beavers nobody bothers. The easiest way to get there in the winter. You can accurately view, moving around the ice. Here are some of my photos.

winter and horses

This is my first post in this new year. Yesterday was cloudy, but I brought ski camera. I saw young people away on horseback. Sure it was a fun trip in the midst of fields and meadows in the snow. I made them a few pictures from quite a distance. Because I used a tripod, and so in these weather conditions photos were successful. Meanwhile, I had too easily after the deep snow. Skis were sinking unexpectedly. The ride was slow. Here are the fruits of my trip.

and here we have a real winter

Winter in November letter has arrived, but for a short time. This happened twice in December. Always then came warming, fog and rain. And here on January 3 begins another period of winter probably already true. Snow fell admittedly not very abundant. But the frost with every day grew larger, and the morning of January 7 we had already -23 degrees. On the road is very slippery, the salt in that temperature does not work. Birds looking for food near human settlements. I have not seen fieldfares in large herds sit on jarzębinach, głogach, wild grape looking for frozen fruit. Sunny weather makes a good impression, but you have to watch out for dangerous cold. Here are some pictures from the evening raid.

last post this year

Tomorrow is the last day of the year, which is pompously farewell worldwide.The very nature of this fact not to notice. Pets in cities experiencing this last evening strongly stressed because of fireworks and firecrackers. in my environment there is no sign of winter was similar last year, only a fairly sizable frost. In the vicinity of human settlements is currently a lot of birds using the feeding by humans. The last in my deed at the end of this year was to make a new feeder for the birds, which hung nearby. Here are some recent photos of the passing year. All those who envied my blog, best wishes for the New Year health and well-being, and as many pleasant visits to the surrounding nature.

midwinter

Today we have the winter solstice and begins the day we arrive. Aura does not indicate that we have winter. Snow is not all. Today, after several foggy and dark days, the sun came out. I did not refuse myself the pleasure to go to a nearby forest. Although we have clean air in our region, but in a forest it is saturated with scents of trees and undergrowth. Using staying in the forest I did 2 birch broom, which are very useful for small snowfall. I think it still will be white. Here are some pictures from the trip.