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close| Location | Bulgaria, Varna |
| Central coordinates | 27o 35.07' East 43o 51.72' North |
| IBA criteria | A4iv, B1iv, B2, C5, C6 |
| Area | 25,770 ha |
| Altitude | 28 - 253m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The area is one of the most important breeding sites in the country for Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus and Aquila pomarina. Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Neophron percnopterus (1 pair), Circaetus gallicus (1 pair), Hieraaetus pennatus (1 pair), Bubo bubo (1-3 pairs).
Site description A section of the arid valley between the village of Karapelit and the Romanian border. There are many high, rocky massifs among the large river-meanders between the village of Balik and the village of Brestnitza, but elsewhere massifs are not very high. Forests are dominated by Quercus, Carpinus and Fraxinus. There is a reservoir, nearly 7 km long, whose open water is partly covered by Lemna and Ceratophyllum.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | resident | 2005 | 15 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 2005 | 9 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 2005 | 11 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 2005 | 42,000 individuals | good | A4iv, B1iv, C5 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suha reka - BG0000107 | Habitats Directive | 62,529 | protected area contains site | 25,770 | |
| Suha Reka - BG0002048 | Birds Directive | 25,770 | is identical to site | 25,770 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 50% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 1% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 9% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1% |
| forestry | 50% |
| hunting | 50% |
Management considerations The main problems are the disturbance of nesting birds (by treasure-hunters), and water pollution by waste-water from farms. The exact sources of the pollution are unknown because of the well-drained karst terrain.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Suha Reka. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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