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close| Location | Netherlands, Friesland |
| Central coordinates | 5o 32.00' East 52o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C4 |
| Area | 2,160 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important roost for geese Anser from surrounding feeding areas. Waterbird numbers quoted are rough estimates.
Site description A large freshwater lake with sparse water-fringe vegetation and surrounding wet meadows, located to the south-west of the city of Sneek, and close to Lake Oudegaasterbrekken (061). This site, together with site 061, formed part of a single, larger site (former site NL017) in the previous pan-European IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1989 | 25,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | winter | 1989 | 7,500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1989 | - | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Samenvoeging | Nature Reserve | 124 | protected area contained by site | 124 | |
| Fluessen/Vogelhoek/Morra | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 2,100 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,100 |
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| It Skar en Feandyk | Nature Reserve | 83 | protected area overlaps with site | 30 | |
| Oudegaasterbrekken, Fleussen en omgeving - NL9802049 | Birds Directive | 2,884 | protected area contains site | 2,160 | |
| Oudegaasterbrekken, Gouden Bodem en Fluessen - NL2003038 | Habitats Directive | 3,076 | protected area contains site | 2,160 | |
| Vogelhoek, Buitenlanden en Eilanden Fluessen | Nature Reserve | 126 | protected area contained by site | 126 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 82% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 18% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 77% |
| water management | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 12% |
| tourism/recreation | 87% |
| agriculture | 15% |
| hunting | 50% |
Management considerations The hunting of wildfowl, particularly geese, disturbs birds. A compensation scheme is in place for those farmers affected by restrictions on agricultural practices.
Protection status National Partial International None124 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (De Samenvoeging, 124 ha). 30 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (It Skar en Feandyk, 83 ha). 126 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Vogelhoek, Buitenlanden en Eilanden Fluessen, 126 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Fluessen, Vogelhoek and Morra. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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