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close| Location | Poland, zachodnio-pomorskie |
| Central coordinates | 14o 35.00' East 53o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C7 |
| Area | 3,160 ha |
| Altitude | 24 - 45m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (one breeding pair), Haliaeetus albicilla (one pair feeds in the area, nesting nearby).
Site description A complex of small lakes (the largest, We³tyñ, covering 360 ha) which are surrounded by cultivated fields, meadows, pastures and small stands of beech Fagus. Some of the lakes have small islands with bushy vegetation and small patches of reed Phragmites.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 2005-2009 | 200-3,000 individuals | poor | C7 | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 2005-2009 | 400-2,200 individuals | poor | C7 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeziora Wettynskie - PLB320018 | Birds Directive | 2,811 | protected area contained by site | 2,811 | |
| Wzgórza Bukowe - PLH320020 | Habitats Directive | 11,971 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 12% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 21% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 65% |
| Grassland | 1% | |
| Other | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| forestry | 20% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| tourism/recreation | 15% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Water pollution from agriculture is a threat, as are drainage and recreation.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Weltyn lakes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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