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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 49 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Weddigeloh | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 3 |
| 1988 | Mittleres Wietingsmoor | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 15 |
| 1992 | Sprekelsmeer | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Freistätter Moor | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 43 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mittleres Wietingsmoor (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mittleres-wietingsmoor-iba-germany on 14/01/2025.