Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 150–200 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (2009) | 700–800 males | C1, C6 |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 40–60 males | C6 |
| Little Crake Zapornia parva | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 30–50 males | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (2009) | 450–550 pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 250–300 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (2009) | 40–60 males | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 60–80 pairs | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | breeding (2004–2005) | 4–5 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2009) | 90–100 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 80–90 pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (2009) | 31–33 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 12–14 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (2009) | 600–700 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2004–2009) | 2,500–3,000 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (2004–2005) | 3,000–3,500 pairs | C6 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2010. The most recent assessment (2010) is shown below.
| IBA conservation assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2010 | not assessed | very high | very low |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| yes | unset | medium | |
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Natural system modifications | happening now | whole of population/area (>90%) | rapid decline (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
| Residential and commercial development | happening now | whole of population/area (>90%) | rapid decline (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | whole of population/area (>90%) | rapid decline (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
| Pollution | happening now | whole of population/area (>90%) | rapid decline (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
| Climate change and severe weather | happening now | whole of population/area (>90%) | rapid decline (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | likely in short term (<4 years) | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate decline (10–30% over 3 generations) | high |
| Transportation and service corridors | likely in short term (<4 years) | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate decline (10–30% over 3 generations) | high |
| No known threats | happening now | few individuals/small area (<10%) | no or slight decline (<1% over 3 generations) | low |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
| Some of area covered (10–49%) | No management planning has taken place | Very little or no conservation action taking place | very low |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Jezioro Lisiny NR (Peatbog Reserve) | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 1957 | Zakręt | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1958 | Jezioro Lisunie | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1958 | Strzałowo | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1959 | Królewska Sosna | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1963 | Ławny Lasek | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1963 | Czaplisko-L/awny Lasek NR (Bird Reserve) | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 1971 | Jezioro Pogubie Wielkie NR (Bird Reserve) | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 1972 | Jezioro Pogubie Wielkie | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1972 | Jezioro Nidzkie (Landscape Reserve) | Nature Reserve (-) | 2 |
| 1973 | Jezioro Nidzkie | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | 2 |
| 1976 | Jezioro Warnołty | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1976 | Jezioro Warnoóty | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 1977 | Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 31 |
| 1983 | Krutynia | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | Pierwos | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1989 | Krutynia | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | 1 |
| 1991 | Piłaki | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Pupy | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 67 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 18 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land; Forestry plantations; Urban parks and gardens; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land |
| Wetlands (inland) | 15 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Raised bogs; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 67 |
| nature conservation and research | 45 |
| agriculture | 18 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 13 |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pisz forest (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pisz-forest-iba-poland on 22/12/2024.