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close| Location | Austria, Oberösterreich,Salzburg |
| Central coordinates | 13o 10.00' East 47o 57.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,390 ha |
| Altitude | 420 - 600m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information A good area for breeding species in humid grassland, particularly Vanellus vanellus (70-81 pairs), Numenius arquata (13-19 pairs) and Gallinago gallinago (20-25) pairs.
Site description This area contains nine sites with wet meadows adjacent to five lakes. The size of individual sites ranges from 25-270 ha. Originally situated in the inundation zone of the lakes, most of the meadows have been affected by drainage in the past. The area is used for forestry, agriculture and recreation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1997-2005 | 4 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997-2005 | 5-6 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata | breeding | 1993 | 13-19 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 1997-2005 | 30-40 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSG Oichten Riede | Birds Directive | 105 | protected area contained by site | 105 |
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| NSG Wallersee-Wenger Moor | Birds Directive | 298 | protected area contained by site | 298 |
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| Unknown | Nature Reserve | 1,102 | protected area overlaps with site | 640 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 90% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| not utilised | 10% |
Management considerations The area is subject to high levels of disturbance from recreational use. Afforestation, drainage and agricultural intensification are additional threats to the site.
Protection status National High International Partial640 ha of the IBA covered by seven Nature Reserves, total area 1,102 ha. 105 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Oichtenriede, 105 ha). 298 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Wallersee-Wenger Moor, 298 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Meadows and lakes in the foreland of the Alps in Salzburg and Upper Austria. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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