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Bodakivs'ke marsh
| Location | Ukraine, Poltava |
| Central coordinates | 33o 24.00' East 50o 17.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 1,500 ha |
| Altitude | 96 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Natural wetlands in the Sula river lowlands near the villages of Bodakva, Senha and Plaskivschina, dominated by beds of reed Phragmites and sedge Carex.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 2,000-5,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| not utilised | 90% |
Management considerations Hay-making and sedge-harvesting (`Other' threat) can cause problems.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bodakivs'ke marsh. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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