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close| Location | France, Poitou-Charentes |
| Central coordinates | 0o 40.00' West 45o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 8,300 ha |
| Altitude | 3 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is of national importance for breeding Crex crex.
Site description An area of wet meadows, bogs and marshes, with riverine forest and Populus plantations.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1997 | 30-40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 60-65 breeding pairs | - | A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1996 | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions LPO | Private Reserve | 12 | protected area contained by site | 12 | |
| ESTUAIRE ET BASSE VALLEE DE LA CHARENTE - FR5412025 | Birds Directive | 10,700 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,365 | |
| Moyenne vallée de la Charente et Seugnes et Coran - FR5400472 | Habitats Directive | 7,106 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,450 | |
| VALLEE DE LA CHARENTE (basse vallée) - FR5400430 | Habitats Directive | 10,723 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,365 | |
| VALLEE DE LA CHARENTE MOYENNE ET SEUGNES - FR5412005 | Birds Directive | 7,087 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,450 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are urbanization, afforestation with Populus, the abandonment of grazing and the conversion of meadows into arable fields. Conservation efforts for Crex crex stand to benefit from a new agri-environmental scheme in the area, which should encourage farmers to maintain wet meadows.
Protection status National None International Partial250 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Marais de Fouras, Baie d'Yves et Marais de Rochefort, 11,676 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Charente et de la Seugne (Cabariot-Pons/St-Sever-de-Saintonge). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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