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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Park Krajobrazowy Mierzeja Wiślana | Park Krajobrazowy | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: East Border Waters (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/east-border-waters-iba-poland on 23/11/2024.