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close| Location | Russia (European), Leningrad region |
| Central coordinates | 29o 50.00' East 59o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i |
| Area | 1,970 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description Part of southern shore of Finski bay with sand and stone shallow waters, frindge vegetation, fens etc.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1998 | 2,500-6,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1998 | 500-1,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | passage | 1998 | 250-1,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | passage | 1998 | 300-500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus | passage | 1998 | 3,000-6,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | passage | 1998 | 1,500-2,500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | passage | 1998 | 500-1,500 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strel'ninskiy bereg | Nature Monument | 65 | protected area contained by site | 65 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 20% |
| Shrubland | 5% | |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | 56% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas; Urban parks and gardens | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 25% |
| nature conservation and research | 2% |
| not utilised | 35% |
| tourism/recreation | 30% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References S.P.Rezvy, Savinich I.B.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Southern coast of the Neva bay. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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