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close| Location | Russia (European), Leningrad region |
| Central coordinates | 30o 32.00' East 60o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 10,800 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information Waterfowl gathering on passage from many species - up to 70000-100000 individuals. Some geese are passing area without stoping (up to 20000 in total).
Site description Part of Ladoga lake in their's western shore.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis | passage | 1992 | 50,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1992 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| hunting | 100% |
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 V.A.Buzun
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