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close| Location | Sweden, Stockholm |
| Central coordinates | 17o 51.77' East 58o 58.83' North |
| IBA criteria | C2 |
| Area | 190 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 30m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and passage wetland species.
Site description A shallow wetland with extensive reedbeds (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1997 | 200-250 individuals | medium | C2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 75% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 5% |
| hunting | 90% |
| tourism/recreation | 100% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site. Recent restoration work has led to an increase in spring and summer water-levels, benefiting many species of waterbird.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Östra Styran. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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