Data Zone
Country/territory: Norway
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i, B2, B3 (2014)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 6,380 hectares (63.80 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2020 | very poor | very high | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2000 baseline)
The largest inland delta in Scandinavia, formed by the mouths of the Glomma, Leira and Nilelva rivers flowing into Lake Øyeren. The northern part is shallow, with inland areas covered by deciduous forest, scrub, grassland and agricultural land.
Key biodiversity
An important area for migrating waterbirds, and for swans Cygnus in winter, as well as for breeding Pandion haliaetus. Breeding species of global conservation concern which do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (1-2 pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nordre Øyeren & Sørumsneset (Norway). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nordre-øyeren-&-sørumsneset-iba-norway on 23/12/2024.