LU005
Valley of the Syre


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A valley with grassland and small wetlands (ponds and reedbeds) along the Syre stream.



Key biodiversity
An important area for Ciconia ciconia with several birds summering in the area. Other species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive and breeding at the site include Lanius collurio and Alcedo atthis. Species occurring on passage include Luscinia svecica, Philomachus pugnax and Tringa glareola.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Thirty percent of the area is owned by the Foundation Hëllef fir d'Natur.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Valley of the Syre (Luxembourg). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/valley-of-the-syre-iba-luxembourg on 25/12/2024.