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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (2005–2006) | 410–460 males | C1, C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 110–150 pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (2004–2006) | 190–220 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (2004–2006) | 290–450 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (2006) | 380 pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (2006) | 500 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Lenki | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1962 | Buki Wysoczyzny Elbląskiej | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1962 | Pióropusznikowy Jar | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1973 | Kadyński Las | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1985 | Park Krajobrazowy Wysoczyzny Elbląskiej | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 30 |
| 1991 | Zatoka Elbląska | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 2007 | Dolina Stradanki | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 2007 | Nowinka | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Elblag Height (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/elblag-height-iba-poland on 23/12/2024.