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close| Location | Belarus, Brest |
| Central coordinates | 26o 0.00' East 52o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3 |
| Area | 61,596 ha |
| Altitude | 150 - 161m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The mix of inaccessible forests, river floodplains, open fens and highly-productive lakes defines large population sizes of several rare bird species. The unique nature of the site is underscored by presence of the last Polesian populations of Great Grey Owl Strix nebulosa (6-10 pairs), as well as the West-European subspecies of Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus mayor (15-25 males). Regular breeding of several pairs of White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla has been recorded.
Site description This is one of Belarus' largest complexes of small-leafed forest swamps, fens, bogs, river floodplains and shallow lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | breeding | 1989 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Garganey Anas querquedula | breeding | 2004 | 250-350 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | breeding | 1989 | 200-250 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1989 | 40-50 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 1989 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 1999 | 3 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1989 | 20-25 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1995 | 20 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Tawny Owl Strix aluco | resident | 2004 | 90 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
| Aquatic Warbler Acrocephalus paludicola | breeding | 1996 | 30-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vygonoshchanskoe | Nature Sanctuary or Partial Reserve | 43,000 | protected area contains site | 43,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 35% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 55% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| forestry | 30% |
| hunting | 20% |
| nature conservation and research | 45% |
Management considerations Additional research is required to identify all threats. The most obvious negative factors impacting the area are:{in the hydrological regime due to drainage. {on drained peatlands, especially in dry years. {logging.{and overgrowth of Vygonoshchanskoie Lake.Shrub encroachment on open fens.
Protection status National Conservation Status: A national hydrological zakaznik was established in 1968.International Conservation Status: An IBA was established in 1998 (criteria À1, Â2, B3).Potential Ramsar site (criteria 1, 2).
References A.Kozulin, L.Vergeichik, M.Nikiforov and others. Treasures of Belarusian nature.- Minsk, 2002. -160 p.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vyhanaščanskija baloty. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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