Data Zone
Country/territory: Belgium
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C4, C6 (2000)
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Area: 9,349 hectares (93.49 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
The area includes the most interesting parts of the coastal polders to the north of Brugge which consist of grasslands, extensively used ditches, canals and reedbeds. It also includes a small part of the coastal dunes near Blankenberge.
Key biodiversity
This is an internationally important wintering site for Anser brachyrhynchus, A. albifrons and Anas penelope. The area is also important for breeding meadow birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Polderkomplex (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/polderkomplex-iba-belgium on 22/12/2024.