A lake with an island, adjacent peatbog (Kuhlrader Moor) and scrub (Alnus, Salix and Betula). Fishing takes place on the lake; the area around the peatbog is used for agriculture.
Key biodiversity
Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (breeding).
Protected areas
National None International HighIBA overlaps with Special Protection Area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Schaalsee. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 02/03/2021.
