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close| Location | Finland, Länsi-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 21o 28.00' East 62o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Area | 200 ha |
| Altitude | 5 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the best staging areas for Anser fabalis fabalis in Finland. Breeding birds are relatively scarce due to intensive farming practices. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Anser erythropus (max. 1 bird, passage), Haliaeetus albicilla (1-5 birds, passage).
Site description A small area of farmland close to the Gulf of Bothnia. This open landscape is dominated by potato fields which are essential for staging geese. In years when spring flooding is heavy the area also attracts other staging waterbirds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 3,000-5,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1996 | 300-500 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lålbyn peltoaukea - FI0800162 | Birds Directive | 135 | protected area overlaps with site | 113 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
Management considerations Reductions in potato farming present a threat to the staging geese.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lålby fields. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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