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close| Location | France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Central coordinates | 3o 26.00' East 50o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3, C6 |
| Area | 11,150 ha |
| Altitude | 15 - 35m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for wintering waterbirds.
Site description The site includes the Escaut and Scarpe Rivers and valleys where human activities include arable farming, cattle-farming, fishing, tourism, recreation and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | passage | 1997 | 50-500 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1991 | 4-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1991 | 3-8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 1991 | 100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORETS DE RAISMES / SAINT AMAND / WALLERS ET MARCHIENNES ET PLAINE ALLUVIALE DE LA SCARPE - FR3100507 | Habitats Directive | 1,927 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,018 | |
| Vallée de la Scarpe et de l'Escaut - FR3112005 | Birds Directive | 13,028 | protected area overlaps with site | 7,255 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Many factors threaten the site including industrial development of the surrounding area, highway construction, Populus plantations and conversion of wet meadows into arable fields. Contaminated mud is also stored on the site (`Other' threats, above).
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallées de la Scarpe et de l'Escaut. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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