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close| Location | Spain, Cantabria |
| Central coordinates | 3o 45.00' West 43o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 3,300 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for migrant waterbirds.
Site description A coastal bay with sandbanks and a small island. The site includes a port. Human activities include fishing and tourism.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | breeding | 1995 | 40 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | passage | 1995 | 30 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunas del Puntal y Estuario del Miera - ES1300005 | Habitats Directive | 675 | protected area contained by site | 675 | |
| Rio Miera - ES1300015 | Habitats Directive | 396 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Mud flats and sand flats; Sand dunes and beaches; Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters | 85% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 5% |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | 85% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | 25% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 75% |
Management considerations Main threats are from tourism and urban and industrial development.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Santander bay-Mouro islet. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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