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close| Location | Bulgaria, Burgas |
| Central coordinates | 26o 51.70' East 42o 6.75' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Area | 1,329 ha |
| Altitude | 215 - 306m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The site is important for wintering Anser albifrons. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (wintering).
Site description A water-storage reservoir in south-eastern Bulgaria, which does not freeze in winter. It is surrounded by low hills covered by arable land (mainly winter wheat). Human activities include hunting, fishing and irrigation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1997 | 16,000-16,810 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derventski vazvisheniya 1 - BG0000218 | Habitats Directive | 38,696 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Derventski vazvisheniya 2 - BG0000219 | Habitats Directive | 55,036 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Malko Sharkovo reservoir - BG0002027 | Birds Directive | 1,329 | is identical to site | 1,329 | |
| Western Strandzha - BG0002066 | Birds Directive | 53,817 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| hunting | 100% |
| water management | 90% |
Management considerations Uncontrolled hunting of waterbirds is a serious threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Malko Sharkovo reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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