Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 7,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 6,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 1,200 individuals | B1i, C2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Großer Schwerin mit Steinhorn | Naturschutzgebiet | 5 |
| 1995 | Mecklenburger Großseenland | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 76 |
| 2004 | Müritz | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 45 |
| 2008 | Müritz-Seenland und Neustrelitzer Kleinseenplatte | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 88 |
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 22/11/2024.