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I have had the pleasure of photographing Koniks (or Polish Primitive Horses) at Karsiborska Kępa in a sanctuary of the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds, administratively situated within Świnoujście. From Spring to Autumn they live freely, aiding the program for endangered birds species. Grazing of Koniks and the natural grass “trimming” is ought to support the growth of the endangered species, including the one of an Aquatic Warbler, which population decreases, despite all the efforts. It is no better with Koniks, as their total number in Poland is couple of hundreds. During the winter their feeding and running space is narrowed down, which makes the photographing easier or simply possible. Polish Koniks do not exceed 1.4 meters in the withers and their weight is less than 400 kilograms.
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