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close| Location | Finland, Länsi-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 23o 4.00' East 63o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, B3, C2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 20,340 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for island-breeding birds.
Site description A large archipelago in the north-east of the Gulf of Bothnia and some larger, forested islands, offshore of the town of Kokkola. The archipelago comprises numerous high and rocky islands, with large expanses of open water between them.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator | breeding | 1997 | 501-1,000 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Common Merganser Mergus merganser | breeding | 1997 | 101-500 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1997 | 700-900 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | breeding | 1997 | 400-500 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1997 | 70-80 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | breeding | 1997 | 19 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokkolan saaristo (SCI) - FI0800136 | Habitats Directive | 12,645 | protected area contained by site | 12,645 | |
| Kokkolan saaristo (SPA) - FI1000033 | Birds Directive | 14,699 | protected area contained by site | 14,699 | |
| Luodon saaristo - FI0800132 | Birds Directive | 14,460 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,041 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| unknown | 80% |
Management considerations The most serious threats to the area are hunting, boating and other sea traffic, and unregulated recreation. On Tankar island a bird observatory has been maintained for many years where ringing is an important activity. A lighthouse on the island attracts huge numbers of birds, especially passerines, at night. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International Partial16,653 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Kokkolan saaristo).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kokkola and Kälviä archipelago. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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