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close| Location | Denmark, Ribe Amtskommune |
| Central coordinates | 8o 24.00' East 55o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 4,370 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 21m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is a very important staging area for geese, ducks and waders with total numbers regularly exceeding 20,000 birds. Several species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive breed at the site, including Botaurus stellaris, Circus aeruginosus, C. pygargus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Sterna paradisaea and S. albifrons.
Site description An island in the Wadden Sea surrounded by saltmarshes and mud and sandflats. Terrestrial vegetation mainly comprises various heathland and dune communities and Pinus plantations.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | passage | 1994 | 8,100 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna | passage | 1994 | 7,600 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | passage | 1994 | 2,960 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus | passage | 1994 | 16,400 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola | passage | 1994 | 2,872 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica | passage | 1994 | 16,700 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | passage | 1994 | 7,575 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Sanderling Calidris alba | passage | 1994 | 2,199 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Dunlin Calidris alpina | passage | 1994 | 88,500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1994 | 65-75 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 1994 | - | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanø - DK00AX053 | Birds Directive | 4,439 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,077 | |
| Vadehavet (Wadden Sea) | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 150,482 | protected area contains site | 4,370 |
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| Vadehavet - DK00AY057 | Birds Directive | 115,671 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Vadehavet med Ribe Å, Tved Å og Varde Å vest for Varde - DK00AY176 | Habitats Directive | 134,732 | protected area contains site | 4,370 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 35% |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches | 50% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| unknown | - |
Management considerations The invasion of introduced Pinus mugo causes problems.
Protection status National Low International High4,370 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Fanø, 4,370 ha). 4,370 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Vadehavet (Wadden Sea), 140,830 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Fanø. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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