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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 5o 12.00' East 43o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3, C6 |
| Area | 6,000 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 255m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (wintering).
Site description The site includes a river, ponds, riverine vegetation, woodlands, dry meadows and abandoned fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1991 | 15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1991 | 170 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | breeding | 1991 | 50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1991 | 3,000-4,000 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 50-60 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR262 | Hunting Reserve | 35 | protected area contained by site | 35 | |
| FR262 | Private Reserve | 15 | protected area contained by site | 15 | |
| LA DURANCE - FR9301589 | Habitats Directive | 15,954 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,672 | |
| La Durance - FR9312003 | Birds Directive | 20,008 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,673 | |
| LE RHONE AVAL - FR9301590 | Habitats Directive | 12,606 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Massif du Petit Luberon - FR9310075 | Birds Directive | 17,049 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MONTAGNE SAINTE VICTOIRE - FORET DE PEYROLLES - MONTAGNE DES UBACS - MONTAGNE D'ARTIGUES - FR9301605 | Habitats Directive | 29,336 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations The erection of powerlines has created a permanent hazard for large raptors. Stone quarrying is also a threat.
Protection status National Low International None35 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (35 ha). 15 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (15 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Basse Vallée de la Durance. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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