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close| Location | Denmark, Københavns Amtskommune |
| Central coordinates | 12o 50.00' East 55o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B3, C2, C3, C4 |
| Area | 7,240 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important wintering site for Cygnus olor and breeding ground for gulls and terns. Several species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive, breed at the site including Branta leucopsis, Recurvirostra avosetta, Philomachus pugnax, Sterna sandvicensis, S. hirundo, S. paradisaea and S. albifrons.
Site description A large flat uncultivated island with saltmarshes surrounded by shallow sea with stony shoals, banks and mudflats; includes the largest area of saltmarsh in Denmark outside Jylland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | non-breeding | 1991 | 2,616 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | breeding | 1998 | 25 breeding pairs | good | C2 | Least Concern |
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | non-breeding | 1991 | 3,818 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | breeding | 1993 | 201 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus | breeding | 1995 | 309 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltholm | Major Conservation Area | 1,600 | protected area contained by site | 1,600 | |
| Saltholm og omliggende hav - DK002X110 | Birds Directive | 7,218 | protected area contained by site | 7,218 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Coastline | Salt marshes | 20% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 75% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| unknown | 75% |
Management considerations Entry is prohibited to most of the site during the breeding season, and to some areas throughout the year.
Protection status National Partial International High7,240 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Saltholm, 7,240 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Saltholm. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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