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close| Location | Finland, Länsi-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 21o 16.00' East 62o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 7,435 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for island-breeding birds and a staging area for waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Polysticta stelleri (1-10 birds, passage), Haliaeetus albicilla (max. 5 birds, passage and wintering).
Site description A large archipelago in the south-east of the Gulf of Bothnia. Most of the islands are small, treeless and rocky, whilst the larger ones support forest, treeless heaths, meadows and sand-dunes. Large heaps of wrack Fucus vesiculosus line the shores, attracting many birds. There are a few fishermen's cottages in the area.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1995 | 200 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1995 | 498 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1995 | 70 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | breeding | 1995 | 7 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domarkobban 5 (Mittikobbon och Domarkobbon) | Private Nature Reserve | 8 | unknown | 0 |
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| Kristiinankaupungin luodot 1 | Private Nature Reserve | 203 | unknown | 0 |
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| Kristiinankaupungin saaristo - FI0800134 | Birds Directive | 8,059 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,222 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 80% |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 95% |
| unknown | 5% |
Management considerations Boating and fishing cause minor disturbance. Overgrowth of the wetland is a threat. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Low International Partial151 ha of IBA covered by Private Protection Areas (Kristiinan-kaupungin luodot, 166 ha; Domarkobban, 21 ha). 5,925 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Kristiinankaupungin saaristo).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kristiinankaupunki southern archipelago. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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