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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger 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 birds | C3 |
| Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus | VU | winter (2005–2007) | 100–200 birds | C2 |
| Razorbill Alca torda | LC | winter (2005–2007) | 200–400 birds | C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (2005–2007) | 50,000–90,000 birds | C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Park Krajobrazowy Mierzeja Wiślana | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 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 26/12/2024.