Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | NT | breeding | 2007-2008 | 10-22 males | C1, C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding | 2007-2008 | 31-34 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Aquatic Warbler Acrocephalus paludicola | VU | breeding | 2007-2008 | 159-195 males | C1, C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2010) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brzeźno | Rezerwat Przyrody | 4 |
| 1977 | Ryś | Rezerwat Przyrody | 9 |
| 1983 | Chełmski Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy | 27 |
| 1983 | Chełmski Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 15 |
| 1991 | Roskosz | Rezerwat Przyrody | 11 |
| 1991 | Bagno Serebryskie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 6 |
| 2001 | Torfowiska Chełmskie | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 52 |
| 2004 | Chełmskie Torfowiska Węglanowe | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Ruderal land | 40 |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 32 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | 23 |
| Forest | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 50 |
| agriculture | 40 |
| water management | 10 |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chelm calcareous marshes (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chelm-calcareous-marshes-iba-poland on 23/11/2024.