Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 8 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | winter (1990–2000) | 2 individuals | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ekelmoor | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 43 |
| 2002 | Tister Bauernmoor | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 38 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ekelmoor (moorlands near Sittensen) (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ekelmoor-(moorlands-near-sittensen)-iba-germany on 24/01/2025.