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close| Location | Hungary, Tolna |
| Central coordinates | 18o 23.00' East 46o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C6 |
| Area | 936 ha |
| Altitude | 95 - 198m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information An important breeding site for herons (Ardeidae) and other waterbirds, and a feeding area for raptors. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla, Crex crex (no data).
Site description A system of fish-ponds and adjacent marshes in the valley of the River Koppány, 10 km to the south-east of the town of Tamási. The fish-ponds are overgrown with beds of Phragmites and Typha, whilst the adjacent marshlands are dominated by sedge Carex. Human activities include cattle-grazing and reed-harvesting (`Other' land-use, below).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1997-2000 | 50-60 breeding pairs | - | C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacsmag Fishponds | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 485 | protected area contained by site | 485 |
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| Pacsmagi - Tavak | Nature Conservation Area | 487 | protected area contains site | 487 |
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| Pacsmagi-tavak - HUDD10006 | Birds Directive | 439 | protected area overlaps with site | 432 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 20% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 60% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20% |
| hunting | 80% |
| not utilised | 30% |
| other | 5% |
Management considerations Wildfowl hunting and associated disturbance to birds on the fish-ponds have resulted in the colony of Egretta alba moving elsewhere. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National High International High487 ha of IBA covered by Nature Conservation Area (Pacsmagi-tavak, 487 ha). 485 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Pacsmag fish-ponds, 485 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pacsmag Lakes of Regöly. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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