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close| Location | Bulgaria, Plovdiv |
| Central coordinates | 24o 45.50' East 42o 11.22' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 |
| Area | 146 ha |
| Altitude | 163 - 168m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The ponds are important for wintering and migrating Phalacrocorax pygmeus and for wintering Egretta alba. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (min. 3 on passage). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Ixobrychus minutus (5-6 pairs).
Site description The fish-ponds are situated north of the town of Plovdiv, and are partially covered by aquatic vegetation of Ceratophyllum, Potamogeton, Trapa and Nymphoides, with fringing beds of Typha, Phragmites, Carex, Juncus and Salix along the banks.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1997 | 140-168 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1997 | 800-1,000 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | passage | 1996 | 20-800 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv Fish-ponds - BG0002016 | Birds Directive | 146 | is identical to site | 146 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations The main problem is reed-cutting during the breeding season (`Other' threat, above).
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Plovdiv Fish-ponds. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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