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close| Location | France, Bretagne |
| Central coordinates | 4o 22.00' West 47o 53.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C3, C6 |
| Area | 3,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for passage and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage).
Site description Saltwater and freshwater lagoons with reedbeds (Phragmites), sand-dunes, beaches, rocky coast, wet meadows, agricultural and uncultivated land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Sanderling Calidris alba | passage | 1997 | 1,000-10,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Aquatic Warbler Acrocephalus paludicola | passage | 1991 | 250-300 individuals | - | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baie d'Audierne | Hunting Reserve | 850 | protected area contained by site | 850 | |
| BAIE D'AUDIERNE - FR5300021 | Habitats Directive | 2,459 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,551 | |
| Baie d'Audierne - FR5310056 | Birds Directive | 1,709 | protected area contained by site | 1,709 | |
| SEPNB Reserve | Private Reserve | 52 | protected area contained by site | 52 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Sand dunes & beaches; Shingle & stony beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from recreational development on and around the site, including a golf course and swimming pool.
Protection status National Low International Partial52 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (SEPNB Reserve, 52 ha). 850 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (Baie d'Audierne, 850 ha). 1,600 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Baie d'Audierne, 1,600 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Marais de la Baie d'Audierne. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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