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close| Location | Turkey, Ankara,Eskisehir |
| Central coordinates | 31o 37.00' East 40o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, B2 |
| Area | 31,700 ha |
| Altitude | 475 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information This site is important for tree- and cliff-nesting waterbirds and raptors. Large numbers of Ciconia ciconia roost here on migration. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (frequently observed, thought to breed in the surrounds).
Site description This IBA includes a reservoir (max. depth 79 m), temporary wetlands at its inflows and cliff-faces to the north. It lies between Hamam Daðý (site 046) to the south and the Kapýkýrý mountains to the north. The reservoir is fed by three rivers and is used to produce hydroelectric power. Populus and Salix plantations border the seasonal wetlands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | winter | 2002 | 51 individuals | - | B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | winter | - | 1,000-3,331 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | - | 20 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | passage | - | 10,000-20,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | - | 120 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | - | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | - | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Endangered |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | winter | - | 15-20 individuals | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | - | 3,500-5,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | - | 20,000 individuals | - | A4iii | |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1995 | 20,000 individuals | - | A4iv, B1iv |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nallihan kuscenneti | Game Reserve | 425 | protected area contained by site | 425 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 95% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| water management | 100% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 100% |
Management considerations The felling of Populus stands threatens breeding species; a management plan could guarantee a rotation scheme whereby different sections of the stands are felled over successive years. The reservoir is heavily polluted, especially by untreated waste from Ankara (treatment facilities are being constructed). The effects of the pollution have not been studied.
Protection status National Low International None425 ha of IBA covered by Permanent Wildlife Reserve (Nallýhan kuscenneti, 425 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sarıyar Reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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