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close| Location | Romania, Timis |
| Central coordinates | 21o 1.91' East 45o 55.09' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C6 |
| Area | 2,797 ha |
| Altitude | 77 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information An important site for breeding and passage waterbirds, particularly herons and ducks. There are 69-75 breeding species and a further 79 species have been recorded on passage. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-15 breeding pairs).
Site description A remnant wetland associated with the Ier river. Extensive areas of reedbed (Phragmites) are interspersed with open water; wet meadows occur in the surrounds. Salix trees and bushes provide breeding sites for herons.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-12 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 1990-2006 | 5-8 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MlaÅtina Satchinez - ROSCI0115 | Habitats Directive | 2,315 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,094 | |
| MlaÅtina Satchinez - ROSPA0078 | Birds Directive | 268 | protected area contained by site | 268 | |
| Satchinez Bird Reserve | Nature Reserve | 236 | protected area contained by site | 236 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 93% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations As a result of agricultural intensification, dyke construction and drainage around the IBA, the wetland is drying out as water-levels drop and organic matter builds up. The wetland is also being grazed and is subject to fires. A warden is responsible for the site, for which a management plan exists. Between 1996 and 1997 research on the avifauna was carried out, particularly on a mixed colony of herons.
Protection status National High International None236 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Satchinez Bird Reserve, 236 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Satchinez marsh. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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