Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2005 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1996 | 35-45 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1996 | 120-130 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | breeding | 1996 | 10-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1996 | 20-25 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | resident | 1997 | 10-12 breeding pairs | B2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2005) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Obnova - Karaman dol | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 90 |
| 2007 | Obnova | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Obnova Fish-ponds (Bulgaria). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/obnova-fish-ponds-iba-bulgaria on 23/11/2024.