Zuzanna Pestka
About me:
Hi, I am Zuza - a polish naturalist, ornithologist & wildlife guide.
I have always been into nature, with the main interest in birds. Following my greatest passion, I defended Masters’ degree in bird ecology at the University of Gdansk. I’ve also worked as a PhD Candidate, studying the biology and ecology of the white stork.
My professional experience includes birds’ monitoring, bird ringing, environmental assessment, environmental education as well as guiding tourists through unique polish nature (like Pomerania, Biebrza & Bialowieza Forest). Showing the nature uniqueness to visitors gives me a sense of true happiness and satisfaction.
Nevertheless, not only birds has dominated my world ;) Due to the true love towards nature as a whole, I’ve gained knowledge about other animal groups, including mammals or amphibians, as well as plants. When I need to cleanse my mind, I take a walk and collect wild plants or track mammals.
Currently, I live with my family (husband and 5-year old boy) in the Barycz Valley - an extremely biodiverse area along the Barycz river, full of man-made fishponds around Milicz town - Milickie Fishponds.
Nature here is protected in many ways (nature reserves, Natura 2000, Ramsar convention, IBA) and the area is known as one of the TOP 3 birdwathiching places in Poland (ca. 310 species observed).
I would love to show you around!
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Website:
www.zuzapestka.pl
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