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close| Location | Norway, Nordland |
| Central coordinates | 14o 34.00' East 67o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 200 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important wintering area for Haliaeetus albicilla, the abundance of which fluctuates according to the food supply.
Site description A sea inlet with a very strong and fish-rich tidal river. There is considerable tourist traffic along the river, and some boat traffic through the sea inlet.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | non-breeding | - | 25-100 individuals | - | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Traffic causes some disturbance of Haliaeetus albicilla, and plans to increase tourist traffic may be a problem.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Saltstraumen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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