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close| Location | Sweden, Norrbotten |
| Central coordinates | 22o 26.17' East 65o 21.01' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 7,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 8m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding seabirds.
Site description An island at the northern end of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | passage | 1996 | 20-50 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | breeding | 1998 | 25 breeding pairs | - | B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | breeding | 1996 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B1ii, B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rödkallen-SörÄspen - SE0820035 | Birds Directive | 7,088 | is identical to site | 7,072 | |
| Rödkallen-Söräspen | Nature Reserve | 7,101 | is identical to site | 7,004 |
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| Skvolpen | Bird Sanctuary | 2,500 | protected area contained by site | 2,500 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Open Sea; Sea inlets and coastal features | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations Surveys undertaken in 1999 show increases in numbers of Phalacrocorax carbo, Somateria mollissima and several species of seabird (for example, Cepphus grylle). This is thought to be as a result of nutrient enrichment in the Gulf of Bothnia leading to increases in fish stocks.
Protection status National High International None2,500 ha of IBA covered by Bird Sanctuary (Skvolpen, 2,500 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rödkallen-SörÄspen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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