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Suffolk Sandlings
| Location | United Kingdom, East Anglia |
| Central coordinates | 1o 29.38' West 52o 8.17' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 4,287 ha |
| Altitude | 2 - 31m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A fragmented site, comprising forested areas and heathland, running from Dunwich in the north to Rendlesham forest in the south.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 2004 | 97 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 2007 | 176 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston - Aldeburgh | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 535 | protected area overlaps with site | 308 |
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| North Warren | RSPB Reserve | 430 | protected area overlaps with site | 251 | |
| Sandlings | Birds Directive | 3,392 | protected area contained by site | 3,392 |
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| Sandlings Forest | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 2,484 | protected area contained by site | 2,474 |
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| Suffolk Coast and Heaths | Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | 40,300 | protected area contains site | 4,287 |
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| Sutton and Hollesby Heaths | Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) | 462 | protected area contained by site | 462 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Suffolk Sandlings. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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