Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 2,019 hectares (20.19 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | low | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
This reservoir was created following the flooding of a long shallow valley, and supports fringing reed Phragmites and Salix swamp. Water is pumped mainly from the River Stour, 14 km to the north.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Abberton Reservoir (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/abberton-reservoir-iba-united-kingdom on 27/12/2024.