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Rutland Water
| Location | United Kingdom, East Midlands |
| Central coordinates | 0o 41.21' West 52o 39.01' North |
| IBA criteria | A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 |
| Area | 1,550 ha |
| Altitude | 90 - 110m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description The largest man-made reservoir in Britain and a mosaic of associated wetland and lakeside habitats. This site is internationally important for wintering and passage wildfowl.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | passage | 2001-2006 | 774 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | passage | 2001-2006 | 586 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 2001-2006 | 26,224 individuals | good | A4iii, C4 | |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 2001-2006 | 27,833 individuals | good | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Water | Birds Directive | 1,557 | is identical to site | 1,550 |
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| Rutland Water | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 1,555 | is identical to site | 1,550 |
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| Rutland Water | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 1,360 | protected area contained by site | 1,360 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rutland Water. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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