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The Biebrza National Park was established in 1993. Total area of 59 233 ha makes it the largest of Polish national parks. The famous Biebrza marshes are the most valuable habitats of the park.

The area of 3 936 ha is under strict protection, including the Red Bog at the Grzedy Forest District. The park’s marshes, as well as its highly diversified fauna, make it unique in Europe.

For more info check the website of Biebrza National Park

The valley of river Biebrza is a habitat to many bird species, such as: great snipe, spotted crake, greater spotted eagle, white-winged tern, corncrake as well as many other migrating birds like geese, ducks and cranes. This area is considered by BirdLife International as a bird mainstay of world importance.

(JT)

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