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close| Location | Estonia, Tartu County |
| Central coordinates | 27o 13.00' East 58o 34.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 255 ha |
| Altitude | 30 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2003 |
Ornithological information An important staging and breeding area for several waterbird species. Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Larus minutus (50-60 pairs).
Site description A shallow lake with reedbeds on the western shore of Lake Peipsi in eastern Estonia. The main economic activity is fishing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | passage | 1994-1996 | 200-1,000 individuals | unknown | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 2002 | 25-50 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 2002 | 50-60 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahepera - EE0080319 | Habitats Directive | 14,056 | protected area contains site | 255 | |
| Lahepera järve - EE0080372 | Birds Directive | 257 | is identical to site | 255 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 97% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 1% | |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 35% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| agriculture | 2% |
| forestry | 1% |
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations Major threats are posed by intensive fishing, unsustainable hunting, and tourism. Research involves monitoring of migrating waterbirds.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lahepera lake. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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