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close| Location | Poland, lubelskie,mazowieckie,swietokrzyskie |
| Central coordinates | 21o 50.00' East 51o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 6,526 ha |
| Altitude | 120 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (10 pairs).
Site description An unmodified part of the Wis³a (Vistula) riverbed, 36 km long, with meanders, high banks, numerous islands and sandbars, from Józefów town to Kazimierz Dolny town. The islands vary in character, from low, bare sandy islets to larger, higher islands, covered with willow Salix scrub, forest of Salix and poplar Populus, hay meadows and pasture. The river is extensively used by boat traffic.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus | breeding | 2004-2009 | 5,500-6,750 breeding pairs | good | Least Concern | |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | breeding | 2004-2009 | 7 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 2004-2009 | 282-350 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 2004-2009 | 118-133 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | breeding | 2004-2009 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolina Zwolenki - PLH140006 | Habitats Directive | 2,379 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Kazimierski Park Krajobrazowy | Landscape Park | 14,961 | protected area overlaps with site | 400 |
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| Krowia Wyspa | Nature Reserve | 62 | protected area contained by site | 62 |
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| Matopolski Przetom Wisty - PLB140006 | Birds Directive | 6,973 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,285 | |
| Przetom Wisty w Matopolsce - PLH060045 | Habitats Directive | 15,116 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,315 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 3% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 3% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations There is pollution from industrial development. Further canalization of the river is planned.
Protection status National Partial International None62 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Krowia Wyspa, 62 ha). 400 ha of IBA covered by Landscape Park (Kazimierski, 13,670 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Malopolska Wisla river gap. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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