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close| Location | Iceland, Eyjafjar-arsýsla |
| Central coordinates | 18o 4.00' West 65o 39.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 700 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area supports hundreds of migrating ducks in spring, as well as a wide variety of breeding waterfowl and waders.
Site description A slow-flowing river with associated estuary and seasonally flooded marshes (dominated by sedge Carex) by Akureyri airport.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | passage | - | 600-800 individuals | medium | B1i | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Development of the airport poses a threat, and birds are disturbed by hunters, horse-riders and dog-walkers. The area is on the list of sites of conservation interest in the Nature Conservation Register.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hólmarnir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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