Predominantly intensively used arable land with a widespread system of ditches containing reeds Phragmites.
Key biodiversity
The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds on passage, on a regular basis, including Pluvialis apricaria (8,826), Vanellus vanellus (9,363), Larus ridibundus (14,514) and Larus canus (11,764).
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Norden-Esens, inland. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 10/08/2022.