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close| Location | Russia (European), Novgorod region |
| Central coordinates | 31o 50.00' East 59o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Area | 17,650 ha |
| Altitude | 18 - 32m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Floodplain with a system of small lakes. Partly forested and partly covered by scrub in very wet areas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 1993 | 2 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1995 | 20-30 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1995 | 50-150 breeding pairs | poor | A1, A4i, B1i | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 10% | |
| Forest | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| forestry | 40% |
| hunting | 95% |
| not utilised | 20% |
Conservation response The establishment of nature reserve (zakaznik) are proposed to local authority.
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References A.L.Mischenko, O.V.Sukhanova
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Flood-plain of Volkhov river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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