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Description |
A former marshland on the southern side of Lake Balaton, where only small fragments of original habitat remain following land reclamation. The IBA comprises hay meadows and arable land with scattered Alnus and Salix woodlands, wet meadows, reedbeds (Phragmites), an extensive ditch network and several fish-ponds. Human activities include arable farming, cattle-grazing, haymaking and reed-harvesting. |
Location and size Administrative region(s): Somogy Central coordinates: E17.33, N46.44 Altitude: 103-120m Area: 19400ha |
Habitats and percentage 04. Grassland (5%) 11. Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) (95%) |
IBA qualifying birds Great White Egret (Egretta alba) - passage Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) - passage Greylag Goose (Anser anser) - breeding and passage Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) - breeding |
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