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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 265 individuals | B1i, C2 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 6,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (2011–2015) | 3–9 breeding pairs | C6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Westerwolde (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/westerwolde-iba-netherlands on 14/01/2025.