Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
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 status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 key species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate deterioration (10–30% in 3 generations) | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | whole population/area (>90%) | moderate deterioration (10–30% in 3 generations) | high |
| Residential and commercial development | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Energy production and mining | likely in short term (within 4 years) | few individuals/small area (<10%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | low |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the key species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | 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 (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Veluwerandmeren (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/veluwerandmeren-iba-netherlands on 24/01/2025.