Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 24–34 pairs | C6 |
| Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 4–10 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 3–5 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 24–31 pairs | B3, C6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Oldambt (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/oldambt-iba-netherlands on 27/12/2024.