email a friend
printable version
close| Location | Czech Republic, South Moravia |
| Central coordinates | 16o 36.00' East 48o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C1, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 1,047 ha |
| Altitude | 172 - 180m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The area is an important breeding site, wintering site and migration stopover of migrating waterbirds - more than 20,000 waterbirds gather there regularly. The area is an important breeding site, wintering site and migration stopover of migrating waterbirds - more than 20,000 waterbirds gather there regularly.
Site description The Nové Mlýny Middle Reservoir (VDNM) is situated at the confluence of three Moravian rivers: the Dyje, Svratka, and Jihlava, surrounded by the towns of Dolní Vìstonice, Strachotín, Ivaò, and Pasohlávky. The area that was once covered by floodplain forests. The only remaining part of the village of Musov, now covered by water, is a small church with Romanesque foundations, which catches the eye as it emerges from the middle of the reservoir. The bottom of the reservoir was flattened only at some places before the reservoir was filled up with water. Thus the reservoir varies in depth and small islets emerge whenever the water level drops by just a little. At the current constant level (170.35 m above sea level), about 20 ha of islets in two main groupings emerge above the water: Nine islets at Dolní Vìstonice (so-called Písky) covering about 10 ha, and islets Kostelní, Høbitovní, Ivaòský and a complex of six depositions surrounding the Musov church and covering about 8 ha. At the above-mentioned constant water level, the area of the reservoir is 1,013 ha.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | winter | 1997-2002 | 1,000-5,500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1997-2002 | 2,000-12,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1998-2002 | 700-3,500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina | breeding | 1991-1996 | 20-30 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | winter | 1996-2004 | 18-32 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991-1996 | 97-274 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokrady dolního Podyjí (floodplain of lower Dyje River) | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 11,500 | protected area contains site | 1,048 |
|
| Musovsky luh - CZ0624103 | Habitats Directive | 557 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Stredni nadrz Vodniho Dila Nove Mlyny - CZ0621030 | Birds Directive | 1,047 | protected area overlaps with site | 992 | |
| Vestonicka nadrz /Musov/ | Nature Reserve | 1,017 | protected area contained by site | 1,017 |
|
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Ruderal land | 4% |
| Shrubland | 4% | |
| Forest | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 97% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
| water management | 100% |
Management considerations Threats include recreational activities (angling and canoeing), pressure from which is expected to increase, and hunting (considerably reduced since 1998). `Other' threats are posed by water-level fluctuations, and the effects of nutrient enrichment and pollution. A management plan adopted in 1996 addresses some of these problems. 1996 also saw construction work begin on a biocorridor connecting riverine habitats above and below the reservoirs.
Protection status Almost 97% of this IBA belongs to the Vìstonická nádr Nature Reserve and it is a part of a Ramsar site. (Wetlands of the Lower Dyje River, 11,500 ha). SPA Stredni nadrz Vodniho dila Nove Mlyny designed (1048 ha).
Related state of the world's birds case studies
- Turning invasive plants into biofuels and fertiliser benefits both biodiversity and local livelihood
- Developing civil society networks to conserve Important Bird Areas in eastern Nepal
- Bird Conservation Nepal works with Community Forest Users Groups for sustainable forest management
- Securing the future of Amboseli National Park by stimulating public debate
- Bird Conservation Nepal is establishing safe ‘diclofenac free’ feeding sites for vultures
- BirdLife Partners are working with local communities to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems
- Safeguarding wetland ecosystems is vital for local communities
- Titicaca Grebe is being driven rapidly towards extinction owing to the unregulated use of gill nets
- Empowering local people is helping to protect the Endangered Wattled Curassow
- Local communities around Phulchoki Important Bird Area in Nepal benefit from tourism
- The sustainable use of wetland resources can benefit both wildlife and local communities
Contribute Please click here to help BirdLife conserve the world's birds - your data for this IBA and others are vital for helping protect the environment.
Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nove Mlyny middle reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
To provide new information to update this factsheet or to correct any errors, please email BirdLife
|
|