Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1997) | 42–43 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage (1996) | 2,000 birds | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1992) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | passage (1996) | 1 birds | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1992) | 1–2 pairs | C6 |
| Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus | LC | breeding (1982) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding (1992) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | passage (1997) | 3 birds | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1992) | 4–5 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1992) | 6–7 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | resident (1992) | 11 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (1997) | 20–25 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (1997) | 40 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1996) | 25–30 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1998) | 162–190 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1992) | present | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | NSG Schluchten und Moore am oberem Furlbach | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1960 | NSG Schlaenger Moor | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1965 | Eggegebirge und südlicher Teutoburger Wald | Nature Park (V) | 1 |
| 1970 | Kurwald Bad Lippspringe mit Strotheaue | Landscape Protection Area (V) | <1 |
| 1970 | Untere Senne | Landscape Protection Area (V) | <1 |
| 1974 |
NSG Moosheide |
Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 2 |
| 1974 | NSG Moosheide | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1989 | LSG-Obere Senne | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| 1989 | LSG-Kurwald Bad Lippspringe mit Strotheaue | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1989 | NSG Strothe-Niederung | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1989 | Obere Senne | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 1 |
| 1990 | LSG-Teutoburger Wald mit Brackweder Osning und Obere Senne mit Wistinghauser-, Haustenbecker- und Augustdorfer Senne und Auslõufern der Stukenbroker Lehmplatten | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| 1991 | Teutoburger Wald mit Brackweder Osning und Obe | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 1 |
| 1995 | Trockensenne und Neunkirchner Sandebene(Feucht | Landscape Protection Area (V) | <1 |
| 2004 | NSG Oesterholzer Bruch mit Schwedenschanze | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 57 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Shrubland | 17 | Heathland |
| Grassland | 15 | Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | 6 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Raised bogs; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| military | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sennelager training area (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sennelager-training-area-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.