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close| Location | Lithuania, Klaipeda |
| Central coordinates | 21o 6.00' East 55o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C5, C6 |
| Area | 9,787 ha |
| Altitude | 5 - 53m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information Storks, birds of prey and passerines migrate through the area in large numbers, although no exact counts have been made.
Site description A narrow sand-spit covered with Pinus woodland, located between the Kuronian lagoon and the Baltic Sea. Most of the area is used for recreation, and some for forestry. There are few villages.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | breeding | 1999 | 1,800 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1999 | 3 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | winter | 1999 | 20-30 individuals | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 1999 | 3-5 breeding pairs | - | C1 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1999 | 300 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 1999 | 100 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 1999 | 79 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1999 | 3,000 individuals | - | C5 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurðiu marios - LTSIU0012 | Habitats Directive | 31,642 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,330 | |
| Kursiu Nerija | National Park | 26,394 | protected area contains site | 9,787 | |
| Kursiu nerija - LTNER0005 | Habitats Directive | 24,996 | protected area contains site | 9,787 | |
| Kursiu nerijos nacionalinis parkas - LTKLAB001 | Birds Directive | 23,859 | protected area contains site | 9,787 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 61% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 3% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Sand dunes & beaches | 16% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | minor |
| nature conservation and research | major |
| tourism/recreation | major |
Management considerations There is a management plan for the National Park, which includes components on nature conservation and visitor management.
Protection status National High International None26,394 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Kuršiø Nerija, 26,394 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lithuanian part of the Curonian Spit. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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