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close| Location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
| Central coordinates | 24o 11.00' East 54o 39.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 100 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 70m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information A rich area for breeding waterbirds, especially Chlidonias niger but also including, for example, three grebe species (Podiceps cristatus, P. nigricollis and Tachybaptus ruficollis).
Site description A complex of four lakes and ponds with surrounding meadows. The area is used intensively for fishing and recreation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 1998 | 30-35 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 70% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| tourism/recreation | 40% |
| not utilised | 20% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 30% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Kasonys and adjacent wetlands. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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