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close| Location | Belarus, Brest |
| Central coordinates | 26o 18.00' East 52o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3 |
| Area | 3,226 ha |
| Altitude | 137 - 139m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The site holds large concentrations of breeding, moulting and post-breeding waterbirds, especially fish-eating species. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1 pair). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Aythya ferina (150-200 pairs). Important non-breeding visitors include Ciconia nigra (50-70 birds).
Site description One of the largest complexes of fish-ponds, together with a reservoir, in the Pripyat (Polesia) region. The fish-ponds are stocked with carp Cyprinus carpio and are highly productive, with a high cover of water-fringe vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | breeding | 1995 | 20-40 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | breeding | 1995 | 150-200 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1995 | 40-50 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 95% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 95% |
| hunting | 5% |
Management considerations The main threat comes from the reduction in fish production due to the current economic crisis, resulting in a decreased area of water and reduced food supply for fish-eating birds. The species composition and numbers of birds are relatively well studied. Although unprotected, the fish-farm is closed to the public and there is no disturbance of nesting birds during the breeding period.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Paliessie fish farm. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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