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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 0o 52.00' East 47o 24.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 510 ha |
| Altitude | 50 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The alluvial islands support breeding terns and gulls. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (breeding, passage).
Site description An area of rivers, marshes, dry grassland, riverine forest, Populus groves and scrubland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | breeding | 1996 | 3-9 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1992 | 54-75 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1992 | 20-35 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN064 | Hunting Reserve | 300 | protected area contained by site | 300 | |
| LA LOIRE DE CANDES SAINT MARTIN A MOSNES - FR2400548 | Habitats Directive | 4,894 | protected area overlaps with site | 400 | |
| VALLEE DE LA LOIRE D'INDRE-ET-LOIRE - FR2410012 | Birds Directive | 4,893 | protected area overlaps with site | 400 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The regulation of the river has led to the spread of vegetation to the alluvial islets, making them less attractive for breeding terns (`Other' threats, above).
Protection status National Partial International None300 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (300 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Loire : environs de Montlouis-sur-Loire. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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