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close| Location | France, Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Central coordinates | 3o 36.00' East 43o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 800 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for breeding species associated with reedbeds (Phragmites) and saltmarshes.
Site description A brackish lagoon, saltmarshes, dunes and sandy beaches, ponds, ditches, Pinus woodlots and abandoned fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus | passage | 1991 | 500-1,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | breeding | 1997 | 245 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | breeding | 1997 | 20-80 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | breeding | 1991 | 50-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis | breeding | 1997 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1991 | 50-150 breeding pairs | - | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | breeding | 1997 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETANG DE THAU ET LIDO DE SETE A AGDE - FR9112018 | Birds Directive | 7,770 | protected area contains site | 800 | |
| HERBIERS DE L'ETANG DE THAU - FR9101411 | Habitats Directive | 4,798 | protected area overlaps with site | 537 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Ruderal land | - |
| Coastline | Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Water eutrophication, as a result of agricultural run-off, and the development of recreation activities are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cordon lagunaire de Sète à Agde. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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