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close| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Remich |
| Central coordinates | 6o 21.00' East 49o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 260 ha |
| Altitude | 142 - 148m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information The most important wetland in Luxembourg with records of over 230 bird species, including the only breeding site for Ixobrychus minutus. The site also holds breeding populations of Picus canus, Alcedo atthis and Lanius collurio, all listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive. The site is also of national importance for wintering birds including Botaurus stellaris, Mergus albellus and Falco peregrinus.
Site description This is the largest wetland area in Luxembourg, and includes the Moselle valley and gravel-pits. The site was included within a larger IBA (formerly LU002) in the previous international IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smew Mergellus albellus | winter | 2000-2009 | 5-10 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | winter | 2000-2009 | 2-5 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 2000-2009 | 5-7 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | passage | 2000-2009 | 2-10 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | passage | 2000-2009 | 4-8 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 2000-2009 | 3-5 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 2000-2009 | 2-3 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haff Réimech | Natural Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 100 | |
| Haff Réimech | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 313 | protected area overlaps with site | 68 |
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| Haff Réimech - LU0002012 | Birds Directive | 260 | is identical to site | 260 | |
| Région de la Moselle supérieure - LU0001029 | Habitats Directive | 1,675 | protected area overlaps with site | 197 | |
| Region de la Moselle supérieure | Protected Area | 1,649 | protected area overlaps with site | 205 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 13% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 41% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 28% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 8% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 7% |
| nature conservation and research | major |
| tourism/recreation | major |
| hunting | minor |
| rangeland/pastureland | 8% |
| Notes: Meadows | |
Protection status National Partial International High100 ha of IBA overlap with Natural Reserve (Haff Réimech). 68 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Haff Réimech, 313 ha). 150 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Haff Réimech. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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