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 ('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 | winter (1995) | 10,000 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–50 pairs | C6 |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | breeding (2001) | 6 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (2001) | 1–5 pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1995) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (2001) | 1–5 pairs | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | breeding (2001) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–20 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–50 pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (2001) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (2001) | 51 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–50 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–50 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (2001) | 1–5 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (1995) | 30–40 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2001) | 101–250 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (2001) | 11–50 pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1995) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mittelelbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1957 | Mittelelbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1964 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1979 | Flusslandschaft Elbe | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 51 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 21 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 11 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 5 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 3 |
| 1990 | Mittlere Elbe | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 87 |
| 2001 | Schönitzer See | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 2004 | Steckby-Lödderitzer Forst | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 21 |
| 2004 | Untere Mulde | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 6 |
| 2004 | Elbetal - Crassensee | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 2 |
| 2004 | Saarenbruch-Matzwerder | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 2 |
| 2004 | Saalberghau | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 2 |
| 2004 | Krägen-Riss | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 2004 | Elbetal - Crassensee | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 2004 | Crassensee | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 2007 | Mittlere Elbe-Steckby | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 3 |
| 2015 | Mittlere Elbe | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land; Forestry plantations; Ruderal land |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Middle Elbe valley with Steckby-Lödderitz forest (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/middle-elbe-valley-with-steckby-lödderitz-forest-iba-germany on 22/12/2024.