Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 2,760 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 12,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 6,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 530 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 1,200 individuals | B1i, C2 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding | 1997 | 2 breeding pairs | C2 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage | 1997 | 400 individuals | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage | 1997 | 480 individuals | C6 |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | LC | passage | 1990-1999 | 200 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | passage | 1997 | 100 individuals | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | passage | 1997 | 5-11 individuals | C6 |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 20-25 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 1992-1998 | 23,670 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Rietzer See | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2004 | Rietzer See | Naturschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 2007 | Rietzer See | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Raised bogs, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | 75 |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 19 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| agriculture | 60 |
| hunting | 50 |
| water management | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rietzer See (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rietzer-see-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.