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close| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Mersch |
| Central coordinates | 6o 13.00' East 49o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C7 |
| Area | 219 ha |
| Altitude | 290 - 360m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information The third most important site for Crex crex in Luxembourg. Breeding birds include Alcedo atthis and Lanius collurio. Milvus milvus breeds in the nearby forests. The wet grasslands also provide important roosting habitat for Philomachus pugnax and Pluvialis apricaria.
Site description A farm and grassland area, adjacent to the Weisse Ernz stream.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1998 | 1 breeding pairs | - | C7 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koedange-Reimeschbierg | Divers Nature Reserve | 520 | protected area overlaps with site | 130 |
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| Pelouses calcaires de la région de Junglinster | Special Conservation Area | 1,307 | protected area overlaps with site | 126 | |
| Pelouses calcaires de la région de Junglinster - LU0001020 | Habitats Directive | 1,507 | protected area overlaps with site | 126 | |
| Vallée de l'Ernz blanche - LU0001015 | Habitats Directive | 2,014 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Vallée de l'Ernz Blanche de Bourglinster à Fischbach - LU0002005 | Birds Directive | 220 | protected area contains site | 219 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 3% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 71% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 6% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 6% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 66% |
| hunting | minor |
| nature conservation and research | minor |
| tourism/recreation | minor |
Management considerations LNVL is proposing this site as a Special Protection Area to the Ministry of Environment.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of the Ernze Blanche. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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