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close| Location | Netherlands, Zuid-Holland |
| Central coordinates | 4o 31.00' East 51o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C3 |
| Area | 1,070 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is well known for its wintering geese Anser and breeding waders. Geese from this feeding area roost in the Haringvliet (024).
Site description An expanse of wet grassland overlying a clay polder to the south of the city of Rotterdam.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1993 | 9,709 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | winter | 1993 | 2,318 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oudeland van Strijen | Nature Reserve | 380 | protected area contained by site | 380 | |
| Oudeland Van Strijen - NL9802103 | Birds Directive | 1,578 | is identical to site | 1,070 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 96% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 96% |
| agriculture | 90% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known. The core of the area was recently acquired for conservation as part of a programme of land consolidation.
Protection status National Partial International None380 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Oudeland van Strijen, 380 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Oudeland van Strijen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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