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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 7o 9.00' West 37o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2 |
| Area | 3,120 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for wintering waders.
Site description The site includes a 12-km-long sandbank, productive sandflats and an estuarine area. The main human activities include fisheries and tourism.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | non-breeding | 1994 | 34 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus | resident | 1994 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Dunlin Calidris alpina | winter | 1994 | 1,500 individuals | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1994 | 20-30 breeding pairs | medium | C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTUARIO DEL RIO PIEDRAS - ES6150028 | Habitats Directive | 443 | protected area overlaps with site | 227 | |
| Marismas del Rio Piedras y Flecha del Rompido | Nature Area | 2,530 | protected area contained by site | 2,530 |
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| MARISMAS DEL RIO PIEDRAS Y FLECHA DEL ROMPIDO - ES6150006 | Birds Directive | 2,409 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,338 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 50% |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 60% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
Management considerations The main threats are from disturbance from tourists and shellfish collectors and deteriorating water-quality as a result of agricultural pollution.
Protection status National Partial International None2,530 ha of IBA covered by Natural Landscape (Marismas del Rio Piedras y Flecha del Rompido, 2,530 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: River Piedras marshes and Rompido sandbank. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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