Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | LC | passage | 1991 | 1,000-10,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus | LC | winter | 1991 | 2,000-10,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Arctic Herring Gull Larus smithsonianus | LC | winter | 1991 | 10,000-20,000 individuals | B1i |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1991 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LES GARENNES DE LORNEL | Terrain acquis par le Conservatoire du Littoral | 484 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Estuaires picards et mer d'Opale | Parc naturel marin | 235,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Estuaire de la Canche; dunes picardes plaquées sur l'ancienne falaise, forêt d'Hardelot et falaise d'Equihen | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,661 | protected area overlaps with site | 521 |
| Estuaire de la Canche | Hunting Reserve | 4,000 | protected area contained by site | 4,000 |
| Estuaire de la Canche | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 5,032 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,115 |
| Baie de Canche et couloir des trois estuaires | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 33,306 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,899 |
| Baie de Canche | Réserve naturelle nationale | 505 | protected area contained by site | 505 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters, Standing freshwater, Standing brackish and salt water, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Urban parks and gardens | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches, Salt marshes, Mud flats & sand flats | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Estuaire de la Canche. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 03/08/2020.
