BirdLife IBA Factsheet

Country/Territory

Hungary

Administrative region(s)

Komárom-Esztergom

Central coordinates

47^o 39' North 18^o 18' East Map

Area

3987 ha

Altitude

124 - 187m

Criteria

A4i, A4iii, B1i

Site description The lake is situated along the által stream, and is bordered by the town of Tata. It is the largest area of standing water in the district, and has an average depth of 2.3 m when full. Following temporary drainage for fish-farming, shallow water pools and inlets cover large areas. Human activities include boating and angling.

Birds An important roosting site for wintering wildfowl, especially for Anser fabalis. A total of 220 bird species have been recorded at the site.

Protection status National None International High259 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Tata, Old Lake, 269 ha).

Conservation issues Threats include recreational disturbance and nutrient pollution from inappropriate development and fish-farming. The site is protected by a municipal alliance and, between 1 October and 30 April, by a temporary Ramsar designation. Wildfowl shooting is banned, and a management plan exists for the site. Research into, and measures for, the rehabilitation of the lake and its catchment have been implemented.

Recommended Citation BirdLife International (2009) Important Bird Area factsheet: Öreg Lake of Tata, Hungary. Downloaded from the Data Zone at http://www.birdlife.org on 30/7/2010