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close| Location | Greece, Central Macedonia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 54.00' East 40o 23.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2, C3 |
| Area | 450 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for wintering ducks and breeding, passage and wintering waders. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Branta ruficollis (up to five wintering individuals), Aythya nyroca (passage).
Site description An almost flat peninsula of low sand-dunes with a lagoon, saltmarsh and Tamarix scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | - | 2,350 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | breeding | - | 10-45 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMNOTHALASSA EPANOMIS - GR1220011 | Birds Directive | 689 | protected area contains site | 450 | |
| LIMNOTHALASSA EPANOMIS KAI THALASSIA PARAKTIA ZONI - GR1220012 | Habitats Directive | 830 | protected area contains site | 450 | |
| Tsairi/Epanomis | Game Refuge | 500 | protected area contains site | 450 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 20% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches | 75% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from dredging and increased tourism. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National High International None450 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Tsairi/Epanomis, 500 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Epanomi lagoon. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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