Data Zone
Country/territory: Germany
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 (2002)
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Area: 675 hectares (6.75 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | very high | not assessed |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large area of mudflats with water-levels influenced by tidal changes.
Key biodiversity
The site holds more than 20,000 passage waterbirds on a regular basis. This is one of the most important passage sites for Anas clypeata in north-western Europe.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mühlenberger Loch (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mühlenberger-loch-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.