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close| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Luxembourg |
| Central coordinates | 6o 18.00' East 49o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 375 ha |
| Altitude | 240 - 270m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information An important area for Ciconia ciconia with several birds summering in the area. Other species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive and breeding at the site include Lanius collurio and Alcedo atthis. Species occurring on passage include Luscinia svecica, Philomachus pugnax and Tringa glareola.
Site description A valley with grassland and small wetlands (ponds and reedbeds) along the Syre stream.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | non-breeding | 2000-2009 | 1-10 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | passage | 2000-2009 | 3-5 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 2000-2009 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Aquatic Warbler Acrocephalus paludicola | passage | 2000-2009 | 3-6 individuals | good | C6 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxweiler-Widdebierg | Forest Reserve | 582 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
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| Uebersyren-Kreckelsbierg | Sites and Monuments | 170 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
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| Uebersyren-Schlammwis | Humid Zone Buffer Zone | 16 | protected area overlaps with site | 16 |
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| Uebersyren-Schlammwis Wetland | Humid Zone | 3 | protected area overlaps with site | 3 |
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| Vallée de la Syre de Moutfort à Roodt/Syre - LU0002006 | Birds Directive | 375 | is identical to site | 375 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 1% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 74% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 3% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 11% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 11% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 7% |
| nature conservation and research | 35% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 68% |
| hunting | minor |
| tourism/recreation | minor |
| forestry | 11% |
Management considerations Thirty percent of the area is owned by the Foundation Hëllef fir d'Natur.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of the Syre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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