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close| Location | France, Pays de la Loire |
| Central coordinates | 0o 24.00' West 47o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 12,000 ha |
| Altitude | 3 - 30m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding waterbirds, Crex crex and terns, and as a wintering site for waterbirds, in particular Vanellus vanellus (14,000 individuals).
Site description The site includes a river, marshes, aquatic vegetation, wet meadows, riverine forest, Populus plantations, bocages and arable fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1994 | 224-235 breeding pairs | - | A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 225-400 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1991 | 150-280 breeding pairs | - | B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Sand Martin Riparia riparia | breeding | 1991 | 1,400-1,520 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR031 | Hunting Reserve | 175 | protected area contained by site | 175 | |
| Vallée de la Loire de Nantes aux Ponts-de-Cé et ses annexes - FR5200622 | Habitats Directive | 16,522 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,071 | |
| Vallée de la Loire de Nantes aux Ponts-de-Cé et ses annexes - FR5212002 | Birds Directive | 15,714 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,127 | |
| Vallée de la Loire des Ponts-de-Cé à Montsoreau - FR5200629 | Habitats Directive | 5,161 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,204 | |
| Vallée de la Loire des Ponts-de-Cé à Montsoreau - FR5212003 | Birds Directive | 5,157 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,204 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Recreation (boating), conversion of wet meadows into arable fields and afforestation with Populus threaten the site.
Protection status National Low International None175 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (175 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Loire : de Nantes à Montsoreau. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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