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06 Nagy-berek

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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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