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close| Location | Romania, Muntenia |
| Central coordinates | 27o 4.53' East 44o 10.39' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C2, C4, C6 |
| Area | 4,664 ha |
| Altitude | 10 - 15m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important feeding area for waterbirds breeding at Sreberna reserve (Bulgaria), in riverine forest along the Danube and at other wetland sites. It is also an important stop-over site during spring and autumn migration. Passage species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Branta ruficollis, Aythya nyroca, Haliaeetus albicilla and Gallinago media.
Site description A fish-farm that comprises c.12 ponds surrounded by dykes and canals, situated in the Danube valley. Narrow reedbeds (Phragmites) fringe the ponds; the total area of open water is 220 ha. Pasture, arable fields and Populus plantations form the surrounds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1990-2006 | 120-130 individuals | good | C1 | Endangered |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1990-2006 | 24-31 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | passage | 1990-2006 | 130-240 individuals | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | passage | 1990-2006 | 120-140 individuals | good | C2 | Least Concern |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | passage | 1990-2006 | 30-70 individuals | good | C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 3-6 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1990-2006 | 20,000 individuals | good | C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CiocÄneÅti - DunÄre - ROSPA0021 | Birds Directive | 903 | protected area overlaps with site | 380 | |
| OlteniÅa - MostiÅtea - Chiciu - ROSCI0131 | Habitats Directive | 11,930 | protected area overlaps with site | 357 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 93% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 93% |
Management considerations Piscivorous birds, particularly Phalacrocorax carbo, are driven away with gunshots and are sometimes killed. In late autumn the water is drained from the majority of the ponds until early spring˜it is not a suitable site for wintering waterbirds. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ciocăneşti - Dunăre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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