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close| Location | Slovakia, Košice |
| Central coordinates | 22o 3.37' East 48o 41.21' North |
| IBA criteria | C4, C6 |
| Area | 1,490 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 104m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information An important site for breeding and passage waterbirds, holding 20,000 or more individuals on a regular basis. During autumn and early spring this is the most important roosting site in Slovakia for Circus cyaneus (150-200 individuals). Porzana parva, Recurvirostra avosetta, Limosa limosa, Chlidonias niger and Locustella luscinioides also breed. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (2-4 pairs), Crex crex (5 pairs).
Site description An open, low-lying area that comprises 27 fish-ponds of varying size, wet meadows, pasture and arable fields interspersed with water canals, bushes and solitary trees. The largest fish-pond contains three islets covered in dense Salix scrub and other ruderal vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | breeding | 1995-2003 | 32 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1995-2003 | 5-11 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1995-2003 | 80-130 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1995-2003 | 24 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | breeding | 1995-2003 | 43-65 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | breeding | 1995-2003 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1995-2003 | 20-40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | breeding | 1995-2003 | 11 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ruff Philomachus pugnax | passage | 1995-2003 | 30,000 individuals | - | C4 | Least Concern |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | breeding | 1995-2003 | 200 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1995-2003 | 30,000 individuals | - | C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senianske rybniky | National Nature Reserve | 213 | protected area contained by site | 213 |
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| Senianske rybnky - SKCHVU024 | Birds Directive | 2,668 | protected area contains site | 1,490 | |
| Senianske rybnky - SKUEV0208 | Habitats Directive | 214 | protected area overlaps with site | 209 | |
| Senné-rybníky (Senné fishponds) | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 425 | protected area contained by site | 425 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 50% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 40% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 35% |
| nature conservation and research | 15% |
| hunting | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 35% |
Management considerations The activities of anglers and photographers cause disturbance to birds, and wildfowl hunting is also a problem. A reduction in the intensity of fish production and a consequent decrease in the size of the benthic community have led to rapid declines in the number of breeding and passage waterbirds using the site. Conservation activities include protecting Recurvirostra avosetta nesting sites, managing meadows, dykes and islets through scrub and ruderal vegetation removal, and influencing agricultural and fisheries practices. A management plan exists for part of the National Nature Reserve.
Protection status National Partial International PartialThe IBA partially or wholly overlaps with the following national designated areas. National Nature Reserve: Senné-rybníky. 425 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Senné-rybníky (Senné fish-ponds), 425 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Senné. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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