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close| Location | Lithuania, Kaunas,Marijampole |
| Central coordinates | 23o 24.00' East 54o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B3, C2 |
| Area | 837 ha |
| Altitude | 70 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The area is important for breeding Porzana porzana, for migrating Grus grus, and for moulting birds. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (a few calling males).
Site description A bog which was formerly exploited for peat and then abandoned without any restorative measures being taken. It has now undergone some natural recovery, aided by the dam-creating activities of Eurasian beavers Castor fiber which are very common in the area.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1996 | 20 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1998 | 2,000 individuals | unknown | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1998 | 1,500 individuals | - | C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novaraistis | Ornithological Reserve | 827 | protected area contained by site | 827 | |
| Novaraistis - LTSAKB001 | Birds Directive | 837 | is identical to site | 837 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 55% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams | 41% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 3% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The site is covered by the national IBA monitoring network.
Protection status National High International None827 ha of IBA covered by Ornithological Reserve (Novaraistis, 827 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Novaraistis State Ornithological Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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