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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 1o 30.00' East 47o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 165 ha |
| Altitude | 105 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information During winter, the site is important for wildfowl (Anatidae). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage); Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering); Gallinago media (1-7 passage).
Site description Ponds, marshes and reedbeds (Phragmites) with deciduous woodlands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | breeding | 1991 | 5-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 1996 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 70% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations The main threats are the intensification of fisheries and the abandonment of meadows.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etangs de Sologne: étang de l'Arche. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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