An area of open sea and an estuary with mudflats, saltmarshes and sandy beaches. Agriculture and cattle-raising are the main human activities.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for wintering seabirds and waders.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Disturbance is caused by recreational activities, particularly boating.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Havre de la Sienne. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 11/08/2022.