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close| Location | Greece, Crete |
| Central coordinates | 24o 46.00' East 35o 3.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Area | 450 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for passage waterbirds.
Site description A river delta on Crete with a mix of grassland, sand-dunes and scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | passage | 1994 | 300 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYTIKA ASTEROUSIA (APO AGIOFARANGO EOS KOKKINO PYRGO) - GR4310004 | Habitats Directive | 2,651 | protected area overlaps with site | 32 | |
| EKVOLI GEROPOTAMOU MESARAS - GR4310012 | Birds Directive | 685 | protected area overlaps with site | 395 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 40% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas | 10% |
| Coastline | Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
Management considerations The main threats are from tourism, housing developments and hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Geropotamos estuary. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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