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Jeziorsko Reservoir

Zbiornik Jeziorsko, okolice Warty/Pęczniewa, gminy Warta i Pęczniew, powiaty sieradzki i poddębicki, woj. łódzkie (rezerwat przyrody Jeziorsko)

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Lakes
  • Rivers & Reservoirs
  • Fishing

Jeziorsko Reservoir

Location and surroundings

Jeziorsko is a large dam reservoir on the Warta River, on the border of Łódź and Greater Poland provinces, near Sieradz (the municipalities of Warta and Pęczniew). It is the largest body of water in Łódź Province. The Jeziorsko faunal nature reserve was established in the southern part (1998).

Natural value

It is about 19 km long, up to about 2 km wide, with an area of around 43 km² at maximum water level. It is the most valuable site for waterfowl and wetland birds in central Poland - during migration periods bird concentrations exceed 70,000 individuals; more than 130 species have been recorded.

Who it's for

For birdwatchers, nature lovers and water-sports enthusiasts.

Practical information

Part of the reservoir is under reserve protection; an educational trail about the birds of Jeziorsko, among other facilities, is available.

Practical information

Features and scope

  • Largest body of water in Łódź Province (reservoir on the Warta)
  • Area about 43 km² at maximum water level
  • Jeziorsko nature reserve (1998), an important bird refuge

Seasonality

Year-round; the most interesting bird observations during migration periods. Reserve protection rules apply.

Getting there

By car to the area around Warta or Pęczniew.

Visit duration: 2-4 hours (birdwatching, walk, water sports) Seasonality: year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rezerwat_przyrody_Jeziorsko; https://gminawarta.pl/85-rezerwat_przyrody_jeziorsko