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close| Location | Netherlands, Noord-Holland |
| Central coordinates | 4o 42.00' East 52o 49.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2 |
| Area | 600 ha |
| Altitude | 2 - 13m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information A traditional breeding colony of Platalea leucorodia.
Site description An area of shifting and fixed sand-dunes along the mainland coast, with humid dune-slacks, two lakes, coastal marshes, and woodland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | breeding | 1991 | 30 breeding pairs | good | B1i, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1991 | 397 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duinen Den Helder - Callantsoog - NL1000009 | Habitats Directive | 698 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Duinen Zwanenwater en Pettemerduinen - NL3000016 | Habitats Directive | 772 | protected area contains site | 600 | |
| Zwanenwater | Nature Conservation Law | 592 | protected area contained by site | 600 |
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| Zwanenwater | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 600 | protected area contained by site | 600 |
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| Zwanenwater - NL9910002 | Birds Directive | 595 | is identical to site | 594 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 98% |
Management considerations Disturbance is caused by a shooting range to the south of the site.
Protection status National High International High586 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Zwanenwater, 600 ha). 600 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Zwanenwater, 600 ha). 600 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Zwanenwater, 600 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zwanenwater. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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