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close| Location | Greece, Central Macedonia,East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Central coordinates | 23o 50.00' East 40o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 |
| Area | 1,300 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding, passage and wintering waterbirds.
Site description A coastal river delta with saltmarsh, brackish coastal lagoons, wet grassland and reedbeds (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | passage | - | 250 individuals | - | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | - | common [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKVOLES POTAMOU STRYMONA - GR1260002 | Birds Directive | 1,297 | is identical to site | 1,297 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 40% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 30% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
| water management | 30% |
Management considerations The main threats are from the expansion of agriculture and increased industrial and tourism developments. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International None220 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Reserve (Tsourakia-Gefyra Amfipolis/Amfipolis-Neon, 220 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Strymon delta. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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