Sariñena lake and La Estación pond (Spain)

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Sariñena lake and La Estación pond

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Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context

A former salty, endorreic lake that now is a freshwater wetland with reedbeds (Phragmites).

Key biodiversity

This is also a nationally important wintering site for waterbirds.

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

The main threat is pesticide pollution from agricultural areas around the wetland.

Protected areas

National High International None604 ha of IBA covered by Wild Fauna Reserve (Laguna de Sariñena, 604 ha).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sariñena lake and La Estación pond (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sariñena-lake-and-la-estación-pond-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.