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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 1o 25.00' East 47o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 22,200 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 78m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site important for the tern colonies which breed on alluvial islands in the river.
Site description The site includes a river, ponds, wet meadows, riverine forest, hedgerows and abandoned fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 40-55 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1991 | 20-36 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN053 | Hunting Reserve | 0 | protected area contained by site | 0 | |
| VALLEE DE LA LOIRE DE MOSNES A TAVERS - FR2400565 | Habitats Directive | 2,278 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,414 | |
| VALLEE DE LA LOIRE DU LOIR-ET-CHER - FR2410001 | Birds Directive | 2,398 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,497 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at this site.
Protection status National Low International None1.2 km of river in IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (1.2 km).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Loire : environs de Blois. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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