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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
One of the largest complexes of fish-ponds, together with a reservoir, in the Pripyat (Polesia) region. The fish-ponds are stocked with carp
Cyprinus carpio and are highly productive, with a high cover of water-fringe vegetation.
The site holds large concentrations of breeding, moulting and post-breeding waterbirds, especially fish-eating species. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Haliaeetus albicilla (1 pair). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site:
Aythya ferina (150-200 pairs). Important non-breeding visitors include
Ciconia nigra (50-70 birds).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat comes from the reduction in fish production due to the current economic crisis, resulting in a decreased area of water and reduced food supply for fish-eating birds. The species composition and numbers of birds are relatively well studied. Although unprotected, the fish-farm is closed to the public and there is no disturbance of nesting birds during the breeding period.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Paliessie fish farm (Belarus). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/paliessie-fish-farm-iba-belarus on 27/12/2024.
