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close| Location | Faroe Islands (to Denmark) |
| Central coordinates | 6o 49.00' West 61o 49.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3 |
| Area | 1,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding waders.
Site description This site includes the lowland areas around Sandur with moorland and peatbogs, and the lakes Gróthúsvatn, Sandsvatn, Stóravatn and Lítlavatn. There is hay cultivation and sheep-grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus | breeding | 1989 | 100-150 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vøtnini á Sandoy (Lakes of Sandoy). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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