Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | passage (1994–2004) | 3,000–5,000 birds | C3 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 200–250 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 213–255 pairs | C1 |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 15–20 pairs | C6 |
| Little Crake Zapornia parva | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 25–30 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage (1994–2004) | 500–700 birds | C2 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 40–60 pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 12–15 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 16–21 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 30–40 pairs | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 60–90 pairs | C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 50–70 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 3–8 pairs | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 3–5 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 21–26 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 30–60 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 20–40 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 12–15 pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (1994–2004) | 200–400 pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (-) | 20,000 birds | C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Kalnciema plavas | Restricted Nature Territory (-) | <1 |
| 1962 | Krāču kalni | Dabas piemineklis (III) | <1 |
| 1977 | Sēravoti Zaļajā purvā | Dabas piemineklis (III) | <1 |
| 1997 | Ķemeru nacionālais parks | Nacionalais parks (II) | 100 |
| 2001 | Sēra dīķi | Dabas piemineklis (III) | <1 |
| 2004 | Kalnciema pļavas | Dabas liegums (IV) | <1 |
| 2004 | Dubļukrogs | Mikroliegums (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 54 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Shrubland | 14 | Scrub |
| Grassland | 6 | Mesophile grasslands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 4 | Other urban and industrial areas; Urban parks and gardens; Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) | |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5 |
| forestry | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kemeri national park (Latvia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kemeri-national-park-iba-latvia on 23/12/2024.