The Life Islands (Polish: Wyspy Życia) is a system of man-made nesting platforms installed on the reservoirs along the Oder river bed. The purpose of the platforms is to provide better and safer nesting conditions for birds, in particular for least terns, common terns and black terns, as well as oystercatchers. The Life Islands have been an outstanding success. Visit the place in the spring to witness a magnificent natural spectacle.