Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | breeding | 1998 | 7-8 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | breeding | 1998 | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aukstojo tyro telmologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis | 100 |
| 2005 | Rietavo miškai | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2005 | Aukštojo tyro pelkė | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 74 |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Broadleaved evergreen woodland, Treeline ecotone | 26 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Aukstasis Tyras Telmological Reserve (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/aukstasis-tyras-telmological-reserve-iba-lithuania on 24/11/2024.