A group of natural lakes in the River Prip'yat valley, dominated by reedbeds Phragmites and meadows. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking, and hunting.
Key biodiversity
Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-12 pairs).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Haymaking and harvesting of sedge Carex (`Other') can cause problems.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Orikhivski lake-system. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/03/2023.
