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close| Location | Belgium, Vlaams Gewest |
| Central coordinates | 4o 56.00' East 51o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3 |
| Area | 91 ha |
| Altitude | 14 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for passage waterbirds and staging and breeding reedbed species.
Site description A remnant of the once extensive Kleine Nete river valley, with pools and low moorland, overgrown grasslands and alder swamps.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | passage | - | 300-700 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | passage | - | 1,170 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Zegge | Nature Reserve | 91 | protected area contained by site | 91 | |
| De Zegge - BE2100424 | Birds Directive | 86 | protected area contained by site | 86 | |
| Valleigebied van de Kleine Nete met brongebieden, moerassen en heiden - BE2100026 | Habitats Directive | 4,884 | protected area contains site | 91 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 25% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 50% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations As the site is small, most threats impacting on it originate from outside the IBA. The site is managed as a nature reserve by the Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde Antwerpen, and measures are being taken to address the problems of drainage and water pollution. 91 ha of IBA covered by proposed Site of Community Importance (Kleine Nete en vallei met moerasgebieden en heiden, 2,635 ha).
Protection status National High International High91 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (De Zegge, 91 ha). 91 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (De Zegge, 91 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zegge. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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