Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Scoter Melanitta fusca | VU | winter (2005–2007) | 40,000–80,000 individuals | C3 |
| Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus | VU | winter (2005–2007) | 100–200 individuals | C2 |
| Razorbill Alca torda | LC | winter (2005–2007) | 200–400 individuals | C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (2005–2007) | 50,000–90,000 individuals | C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Park Krajobrazowy Mierzeja Wiślana | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: East Border Waters (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/east-border-waters-iba-poland on 26/01/2025.