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close| Location | Poland, wielkopolskie |
| Central coordinates | 16o 25.00' East 52o 58.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 15,280 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (one pair feeds in the area, nesting nearby). Other notable breeding species include Limosa limosa (70 pairs) and Chlidonias niger (52 pairs).
Site description The site comprises the stretch of the lower Noteæ river valley between the Gwda inflow and Wieleñ town. Along the river there are flood-plain terraces and oxbow lakes, with extensive riverine forests, large reedbeds, fens and flooded meadows, and peat workings covered by water-fringe vegetation and scattered trees. Soils range from permanently wet to highly drained, and in some places have been converted to arable land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 2007 | 11,000 individuals | good | C3 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2007 | 151 males only | good | C1 | Least Concern |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | breeding | 2003-2009 | 9-14 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata | breeding | 2003 | 19 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 2003 | 74-76 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 2003-2007 | 23,000-25,000 individuals | good | C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czapliniec Kuznicki | Nature Reserve | 5 | protected area contained by site | 5 |
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| Dolina Noteci - PLH300004 | Habitats Directive | 50,532 | protected area overlaps with site | 13,838 | |
| Nadnoteckie Tegi - PLB300003 | Birds Directive | 16,058 | protected area contains site | 15,280 | |
| OChK Dolina Noteci | Protected Landscape Area | 72,073 | protected area contains site | 10,000 |
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| Puszcza Notecka - PLB300015 | Birds Directive | 178,256 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Threats include the cutting of trees and shrubs.
Protection status National High International None5 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Czapliniec KuŸnicki, 5 ha). 10,000 ha of IBA covered by Protected Landscape Area (Dolina Noteci, 68,840 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Notec river flood-plain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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