Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2010 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2006-2009 | 40-70 males | C1 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding | 2006-2009 | 5-15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | breeding | 2007-2009 | 10-15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | breeding | 2007-2009 | 420-540 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding | 2007-2009 | 1,400-1,700 breeding pairs | C6 |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2010).
| IBA conservation assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | not assessed | very high | not assessed |
| Was the whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| no | unset | - | |
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | marine and freshwater aquaculture - subsistence/artisinal aquaculture | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - small-holder plantations | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Biological resource use | fishing & harvesting aquatic resources - unintentional effects: large scale | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | gathering terrestrial plants - unintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target) | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - persecution/control | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | logging & wood harvesting - unintentional effects: large scale | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Climate change and severe weather | drought | likely in short term (within 4 years) | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | habitat shifting and alteration | likely in short term (within 4 years) | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | storms and floods | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | temperature extremes | likely in short term (within 4 years) | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Energy production and mining | mining and quarrying | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | work and other activities | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | problematic native species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - dams (size unknown) | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Natural system modifications | other ecosystem modifications | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| No known threats | no known threats | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Pollution | agricultural & forestry effluents - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Pollution | domestic & urban waste water - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Pollution | excess energy - noise pollution | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Pollution | garbage & solid waste | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Pollution | industrial & military effluents - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Residential and commercial development | tourism and recreation areas | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Transportation and service corridors | flight paths | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Transportation and service corridors | shipping lanes | likely in short term (within 4 years) | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected-area designation | Management planning | Other conservation action | Result |
| Most of site (50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species) | A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species | Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity | not assessed |
| Protected area (PA) | PA designation | PA area (ha) | Relationship of PA with IBA | Overlap of PA with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakole Zakroczymskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 544 | protected area contained by site | 528 |
| Wyspy Zawadowskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 476 | protected area overlaps with site | 530 |
| Wyspy Zakrzewskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 314 | protected area contained by site | 310 |
| Wyspy Świderskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 568 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Wyspy S/widerskie | Nature Reserve | 572 | protected area contained by site | 572 |
| Wyspy Biaóobrzeskie | Nature Reserve | 140 | protected area contained by site | 140 |
| Wyspy Białobrzeskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 273 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Wikliny Wiślane | Rezerwat Przyrody | 329 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Wikliny Wis/lane | Nature Reserve | 340 | protected area contained by site | 340 |
| Warszawski | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 152,477 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Unknown | Protected Landscape Area | 220,000 | protected area contains site | 19,000 |
| Ruska Kêpa | Nature Reserve | 15 | protected area contained by site | 15 |
| Puszcza Kampinoska | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 37,640 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Puszcza Kampinoska | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 37,640 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Ostoja Kozienicka | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 68,301 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Nadwiślański (powiat sochaczewski) | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 6,690 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Nadwiślański (powiat płoński, płocki i sochaczewski) | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 43,256 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Nadwiślański (powiat garwoliński, miński i otwocki) | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 69,962 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Ławice Troszyńskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 121 | protected area contained by site | 114 |
| Ławice Kiełpińskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 804 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Łachy Brzeskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 479 | protected area overlaps with site | 476 |
| L/awice Kiel/pin/skie | Nature Reserve | 803 | protected area contained by site | 803 |
| Kępy Kazuńskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 544 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Kêpa Wykowska | Nature Reserve | 248 | protected area contained by site | 248 |
| Kępa Wykowska | Rezerwat Przyrody | 350 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Kępa Rakowska | Rezerwat Przyrody | 223 | protected area contained by site | 120 |
| Kępa Antonińska | Rezerwat Przyrody | 549 | protected area contained by site | 475 |
| Ke/py Kazun/skie | Nature Reserve | 544 | protected area contained by site | 544 |
| Kampinoski Park Narodowy | Park Narodowy | 38,459 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Kampinoska Dolina Wisły | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 20,659 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,089 |
| Jabłonna | Rezerwat Przyrody | 22 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Gostynińsko-Gąbiński | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 11,650 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Dolina Środkowej Wisły | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 30,778 | protected area overlaps with site | 25,238 |
| Dolina rzeki Pilicy i Drzewiczki | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 64,062 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Dolina Pilicy | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 35,356 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Dolina Dolnej Pilicy | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 31,822 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Habitat (IUCN level 1) | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Ruderal land | - |
| Other | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| other | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Middle Vistula River Valley. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/middle-vistula-river-valley-iba-poland on 03/10/2023.
