The site is important for breeding herons and terns.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are the expansion of gravel extraction and embankment projects.
Protected areas
National Partial International NonePart of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (Les Grands Verziaux).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Loire: Pit majeur d'Iguerande à Décize. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/01/2021.