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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
An area of mixed and coniferous forests, ponds, heathland and streams.
The site is important for breeding raptors, and is the only regular breeding site in continental France for
Pandion haliaetus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are recreation and forest management activities, which extend into the breeding season, causing disturbance. However, the forests are managed to protect
Pandion haliaetus nests.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Forêt d'Orléans: massifs d'Ingrannes et de Lorris (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/forêt-dorléans:-massifs-dingrannes-et-de-lorris-iba-france on 25/12/2024.
