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close| Location | France, Bretagne |
| Central coordinates | 2o 19.00' West 48o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C7 |
| Area | 2,070 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 73m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for seabird colonies.
Site description An area of open sea, rocky islets, cliffs and heathland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | breeding | 1992 | 230-400 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap d'Erquy-Cap Fréhel - FR5310095 | Birds Directive | 40,434 | protected area contains site | 2,070 | |
| CAP D'ERQUY-CAP FREHEL - FR5300011 | Habitats Directive | 55,870 | protected area contains site | 2,070 | |
| Cap Frehel | Hunting Reserve | 1,750 | protected area contained by site | 1,750 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | 80% |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Marine pollution from oil tankers (`Other' threats, above) is the major threat to seabird breeding colonies and wintering populations.
Protection status National High International High1,750 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (Cap Frehel, 1,750 ha). 2,020 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Cap Frehel, 2,020 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cap Frehel. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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