A non-navigable tidal branch of the River Weser, with mudflats and fringed by grassland and reedbeds (Phragmites).
Key biodiversity
The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (10 breeding pairs).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The area is candidate Special Area for Conservation.
Protected areas
National None International PartialIBA overlaps with Special Protection Area (Rechter Nebenarm der Weser bei Brake).
