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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A large raised bog in western Estonia, with many pools.
Nätsi-Võlla bog is an important staging area for migrating
Cygnus columbianus, and supports a diverse assemblage of breeding waders. Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site:
Grus grus (10-20 pairs),
Limosa limosa (5-10 pairs).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Major threats are drainage of the surrounding area, and tourism. The IBA is a potential Ramsar Site. Research involves monitoring of birds.
National High
International None9,831 ha of IBA covered by Nature Protection Area (Nätsi-Võlla, 9,881 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nätsi-Võlla (Estonia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nätsi-võlla-iba-estonia on 23/11/2024.
