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close| Location | Sweden, Östergötland |
| Central coordinates | 16o 24.80' East 58o 37.83' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C3 |
| Area | 3,600 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The IBA is important for breeding waterbirds and as a stop-over site for passage wildfowl and waders.
Site description A shallow bay containing some 20 islands, surrounded by extensive grazed meadows and reedbeds Phragmites. Dryer areas support Juniperus.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 4,000-6,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1996 | 4,000-5,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | non-breeding | 1996 | 10-16 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djurön | Nature Reserve | 248 | protected area overlaps with site | 36 |
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| Djurön - SE0230236 | Habitats Directive | 36 | protected area overlaps with site | 26 | |
| Södra Bråviken | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 3,610 | is identical to site | 3,600 |
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| Södra Bråviken - SE0230389 | Birds Directive | 1,460 | protected area contained by site | 1,460 | |
| Skenäs - SE0230171 | Habitats Directive | 35 | protected area overlaps with site | 30 | |
| Svensksundsviken | Nature Reserve | 1,970 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,920 |
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| Svensksundsviken - SE0230126 | Birds Directive | 1,970 | protected area contained by site | 1,970 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 75% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 60% |
Management considerations A Ramsar Site (3,680 ha) is likely to be designated in the near future.
Protection status National Partial International Partial2,026 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Svensksundsvikens, 2,026 ha). 2,026 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (2,026 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bay of Svensksundsviken. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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