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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | NT | winter | 1987-1996 | 18,600 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | LC | winter | 1996 | 4,600 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | winter | 1987-1996 | 11,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus | LC | winter | 1987-1996 | 5,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1989-1996 | 39,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Southern shore of Eckernförder Bucht | Baltic Sea Protected Area (Helcom) | 99 |
| 2004 | Südküste der Eckernförder Bucht und vorgelagerte Flachgründe | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 92 |
| 2004 | Eckernförder Bucht mit Flachgründen | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 84 |
| 2009 | Eckernförder Bucht mit Flachgründen | Baltic Sea Protected Area (HELCOM) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | - | |
| Marine Neritic | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Southern shore of Eckernförder Bucht (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/southern-shore-of-eckernförder-bucht-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.