Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 7,000 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 6,000 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 1,200 birds | B1i, C2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Großer Schwerin mit Steinhorn | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 5 |
| 1995 | Mecklenburger Großseenland | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 76 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Western shore of Lake Müritz (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/western-shore-of-lake-müritz-iba-germany on 26/12/2024.