Data Zone
Country/territory: Poland
IBA criteria met: C2, C6 (2010)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 7,185 hectares (71.85 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A nutrient-rich lake surrounded by extensive fens. A large part is occupied by reedbeds (Phragmites) and part by meadows and alder Alnus forest. Haymaking, grazing and hunting take place around the lake.
Key biodiversity
Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1 pair feeds in the area, nesting nearby), Crex crex (1-3 pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Swidwie Site (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/swidwie-site-iba-poland on 23/12/2024.