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close| Location | Norway, Nord-Trøndelag |
| Central coordinates | 11o 37.00' East 63o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i |
| Area | 2,200 ha |
| Altitude | 70 - 72m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The most important site in central Norway for staging Cygnus cygnus, and one of the most important for breeding Podiceps auritus.
Site description A large, lowland lake between Verdal and Steinkjer, 12 km long and up to c.20 m deep, with a shoreline of c.35 km. The lake is nutrient-rich with large reedbeds Phragmites/Schoenoplectus in shallow areas. Alder Alnus and willow Salix trees occur along most of the shoreline. Adjacent land is mostly cultivated.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus | passage | 1996 | 1,000-3,500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1992 | 400-982 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus | breeding | 1996 | 20-50 breeding pairs | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figgaoset | Flora and Fauna Protection Area | 52 | protected area contained by site | 52 | |
| Lundselvoset | Nature Reserve | 45 | protected area contained by site | 45 | |
| Lyngås-Klinga Bird Sanctuary | Flora and Fauna Protection Area | 237 | protected area contained by site | 237 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 2% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 98% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The lake is a popular spot for birdwatchers, and the local department of NOF keeps a record of observations.
Protection status National Partial International None52 ha of IBA covered by Flora and Fauna Protection Area (Figgaoset, 52 ha). 45 ha of IBA covered by Managed Nature Reserve (Lundselvoset, 45 ha). 237 ha of IBA covered by Flora and Fauna Protection Area (Lyngås-Klinga Bird Sanctuary, 237 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Leksdalsvatn. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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