Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 6,442-7,636 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter | 2011-2015 | 210 individuals | B3 |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 404-492 individuals | C6 |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 3,361-4,270 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | winter | 2011-2015 | 1,546 individuals | B2 |
| Smew Mergellus albellus | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 246-316 individuals | C6 |
| Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina | LC | breeding | 2011-2015 | 357-395 breeding pairs | B1i, C3 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 11,743-16,906 individuals | A1, B1i, C1, C3 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | winter | 2011-2015 | 5,968 individuals | B2 |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 24,804-34,582 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 971-1,257 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 40,236-51,063 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | winter | 2011-2015 | 8,722 individuals | B2 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 301-489 individuals | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 5-6 individuals | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding | 2011-2015 | 96,954-114,978 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2016) may differ.
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2016. The most recent assessment (2018) is shown below.
| IBA conservation assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2018 | not assessed | high | medium |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| yes | unset | medium | |
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | whole area/population (>90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Residential and commercial development | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Energy production and mining | likely in short term (within 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas | Management plan | Other action | Result |
| Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation | A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species | Some limited conservation initiatives are in place | medium |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Veluwerandmeren (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/veluwerandmeren-iba-netherlands on 22/11/2024.