This paper presents the results of enquiry sent (in 1994) to the forest district administration in Łódź (Central Poland), concerning three forest bird species: black stork, black grouse and hazel hen. Compared to the results of older study (from 1972) the increase of black stork population is distinguishable (now about 50 breeding pairs) contrary to abruptly decreased numbers of the other two species.
The eight areas of European or/and domestic importance for birds of Central Poland are presented in this paper. Jeziorsko and Sulejów Reservoirs; valleys of Pilica, Bzura, Ner and Grabia rivers; ponds in Walewice and ponds near Łowicz "Okręt” and "Rydwan” as well as Pilicka Forest and Zaięcze Landscape Park are described in the respect of bird communities and their potential risk assessment. Criteria for identification of other areas of local importance are proposed and 10 subsequent areas fulfilling them are listed.
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