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close| Location | Estonia, Pärnu County |
| Central coordinates | 24o 6.00' East 58o 29.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 16,874 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2003 |
Ornithological information Nätsi-Võlla bog is an important staging area for migrating Cygnus columbianus, and supports a diverse assemblage of breeding waders. Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Grus grus (10-20 pairs), Limosa limosa (5-10 pairs).
Site description A large raised bog in western Estonia, with many pools.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | breeding | 1998-2001 | 3-4 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | passage | 1996 | 600 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1998 | 4-6 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | breeding | 1998-1999 | 160-215 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | breeding | 1998-1999 | 115-225 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ruff Philomachus pugnax | breeding | 1998-1999 | 8-13 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | breeding | 1993-2001 | 2 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nätsi-Võlla - EE0040336 | Habitats Directive | 11,499 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,341 | |
| Nätsi-Võlla - EE0040337 | Birds Directive | 16,304 | protected area contained by site | 16,304 | |
| Nätsi-Volla looduskaitseala | Nature Reserve | 10,741 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,740 |
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| Nedrema - EE0040334 | Habitats Directive | 2,429 | protected area contained by site | 2,429 | |
| Nedrema looduskaitseala | Nature Reserve | 2,415 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,374 |
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| Tõhela-Ermistu - EE0040361 | Habitats Directive | 3,133 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,817 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 23% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 47% |
| Shrubland | 24% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 6% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 93% |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
Management considerations Major threats are drainage of the surrounding area, and tourism. The IBA is a potential Ramsar Site. Research involves monitoring of birds.
Protection status National High International None9,831 ha of IBA covered by Nature Protection Area (Nätsi-Võlla, 9,881 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nätsi-Võlla. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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