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close| Location | Russia (European), Vologda region |
| Central coordinates | 38o 30.00' East 59o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 60,000 ha |
| Altitude | 110 - 130m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information There is an increasing of number of rare species of birds like Osprey, White-tailed eagle as a result of low level of development of area.Info collected from local people: not less than 20.000 geese are stopping here during migration. But more researches are needed.
Site description Artificial, reseeded meadows which flood in spring, on the Sizemski floodplain.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 1999 | 11-12 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1986 | 30 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1998 | 20 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirillovskiy | Zakaznik | 45,600 | protected area contained by site | 45,600 |
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| Russkiy Sever | National Park | 166,400 | protected area overlaps with site | 16,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 52% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 35% |
| forestry | 35% |
| hunting | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 90% |
| water management | 35% |
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.V.Kuznetsov, V.T.Butiev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Siz'menski flood-plain of Sheksna reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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