Bastau lowland
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EU bird sanctuary "Bastauniederung"
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| location | District of Minden-Lübbecke , North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany | |
| Identifier | DE-3618-401 | |
| WDPA ID | 555537450 | |
| Natura 2000 ID | DE3618401 | |
| Bird sanctuary | 25.008 km² | |
| Geographical location | 52 ° 19 ′ N , 8 ° 46 ′ E | |
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| Setup date | 2004 | |
| administration | Detmold regional council | |
| particularities | two areas | |
The Bastauniederung area is a European bird sanctuary (protected area identification DE-3618-401) in the East Westphalian district of Minden-Lübbecke in the northeast of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which was designated by the Detmold Regional Council in 2004 .
The Birds Directive of the European Union serves to preserve the wild bird species native to the territory of its member states and to regulate the protection, management and regulation of these birds, their eggs and habitats .
location
The approximately 25 square kilometers large bird sanctuary "Bastauniederung" is located in the East Westphalian district of Minden-Lübbecke . It extends along the Bastau and the Mittelland Canal , between Lübbecke in the west, Minden in the east and Hüllhorst in the south.
description
The protected area “Bastauniederung” is described as “a large, currently agricultural lowland area with several former raised bogs and low moor complexes ”.
Habitat classes
| N06 - inland waters, standing and flowing | 4% | |||
| N07 - moors, swamps, bank vegetation | 14% | |||
| N08 - heather, scrub, macchia, garrigue, phrygana | 2% | |||
| N10 - Moist and mesophilic grassland | 46% | |||
| N15 - Other farmland | 33% | |||
| N16 - deciduous forest | 1 % | |||
Protection purpose
The general protection purpose is the preservation and optimization of a lowland with a focus on extensive extensive grassland and the restoration of the moors as a breeding and resting area, especially for cranes , corn kings and white storks .
The area-related conservation objectives are described differently depending on the species .
Breeding birds
Tree falcon
Preservation of light forests with bordering open landscapes, of old trees and islands of old wood, of overhangs, of field trees or groups of trees in fields or along waterways, of extensively used grassland, of waterways with structurally rich bank areas and silting areas, of nesting opportunities such as crow's nests, of the food supply, in particular with small birds and large insects as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to September 15.
Common snipe
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Preservation of wet meadow complexes, in particular with litter meadows or extensively used wet meadows, near-natural moors, the silting areas of stagnant waters with light reeds or sedge beds, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of temporarily flooded depressions, wet arable fields and ditches that constantly carry water. , Reed and perennial borders as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to August 15th.
Bluethroat
Preservation of silting zones, reeds and moist, loose willow bushes, flowing waters and their floodplains, preservation of richly structured ditch edges, dams and embankments, of early stages of succession, of secondary habitats such as abandoned sand, clay and gravel pits with the aforementioned habitats, of the food supply, in particular with Insects and their larvae as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from March 15th to August 15th
Whinchat
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Preservation of extensively cultivated grassland complexes that were mostly mowed late, especially with litter meadow areas, preservation of large sedge reeds, moors and heaths, fringing strips such as road and field borders as well as marginal and old grass strips, but also fallow and wood-free embankments, isolated bushes, tall perennials, cairns and other structures suitable as hunting, sitting and singing stations, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, preservation of the food supply, especially with insects, as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season (May 1 to August 31)
kingfisher
Preservation of near-natural waters, of steep walls and demolition edges made of excavable substrate in the vicinity of the water, of fallen trees suitable for the breeding tube system in the vicinity of the water, of structures that can be used as a seat for hunting such as strong riparian wood with branches hanging over the water, preservation of a Water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, a water dynamic that enables the formation of new bank breaks suitable for nesting, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with bodies of water and steep banks, the food supply with small fish species and juvenile fish as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to September 15th.
Little ringed plover
Preservation of wet meadow complexes, in particular with litter meadows or extensively used wet meadows, near-natural moors, the silting areas of stagnant waters with light reeds or sedge beds, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of temporarily flooded depressions, wet arable fields and ditches that constantly carry water. , Reed and perennial borders as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to August 15th.
In 1993 the little ringed plover was the bird of the year in Germany.
Great curlew
Preservation of spacious, open and uncut cultivated landscapes without visible barriers, of grassland, in particular of extensively used meadows, of temporally differentiated uses in low-lying meadow complexes, of wet soil conditions with soft, pageable subsoil, of high groundwater levels, preservation of near-natural moors, preservation of the sedges, the Habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines and wire fences, preservation of the food supply, especially with insects, worms and smaller vertebrates, as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season (February 1 to August 31).
lapwing
Preservation of spacious open cultivated landscapes, pastures, poor meadows with patchy vegetation structure, fallow grassland, arable land with late vegetation development and adjacent grassland, flood troughs, occasionally flooded depressions and wet arable areas, preservation of extensively used wet meadow complexes, natural and natural maintenance of river plains undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 1st to August 31st.
Teal duck
Preservation of the eutrophic vegetation-rich shallow water lakes, small bodies of water and ditches carrying water, the meadow areas and swamps flooded during the breeding season, the silted areas with reed beds, sedge beds and shallow water zones, preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding or moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (April 15 to 15 September) and moulting (15 June to 15 September), preservation of the slowly flowing brook in the estuary area with shallow water zones and preservation of secondary habitats such as rain overflow basins with the aforementioned habitats.
crane
Preservation of spacious, open landscapes with unobstructed visibility and flight corridors, preservation and development of suitable feeding areas in the area of potential breeding sites and avoidance of disturbances at breeding, resting, feeding and sleeping areas
Teal
Preservation of the eutrophic vegetation-rich shallow water lakes, small bodies of water and wet meadow ditches carrying water, the slow-flowing waters with shallow water zones, the vegetation-rich moor lakes, the silted areas with reed beds, sedge beds, water-bearing wood, silt areas and shallow water zones, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites as well as conservation with the aforementioned habitats or at least poorly disturbed breeding or moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (March 15 to August 31) and the moult (July 1 to September 30).
Shoveler
Preservation of the eutrophic, vegetation-rich shallow water lake, the small bodies of water and wet meadow ditches carrying water, preservation of the silting areas with reed beds, sedge beds, silt areas and shallow water zones as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed reproduction and moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (April 15 to September 15 ) and the moult (July 15 to September 15).
nightingale
Preservation and development of mixed deciduous forests and woodland rich in undergrowth as well as dense bushes on dams, embankments, ditches and in parks, preservation and development of habitat structures rich in nutrition and cover, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a water level typical of the habitat in wet and alluvial forests and wet areas as well Improvement of the food supply in the vicinity of the breeding grounds
In 1995 the nightingale was the " Bird of the Year " in Germany.
Red backs
Preservation of extensively managed orchards, grassland and heathland areas, of low and medium hedges from native species, in particular thorn or prickly wooded trees, preservation of litter meadows and open bog edges, preservation of individual trees and bushes in the open landscape, of field lines, grass paths, Ruderal and perennial corridors and fallow land, field and meadow margins, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats and maintenance of the food supply, especially with larger insects.
oriole
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Preservation and development of habitat-typical softwood and hardwood alluvial forests, quarry forests as well as light, moist mixed deciduous forests with high proportions of old wood, preservation and development of moist field trees, parks with high old trees, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a habitat-typical water level in moist and alluvial forests, and in the vicinity of the breeding grounds.
In 1990 the oriole was the " Bird of the Year " in Germany.
Marsh harrier
Preservation of silting zones, reed beds and large sedge beds, wet meadow complexes, in particular with litter meadows or extensively used wet meadows, habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines, preservation of grass and shrub fringes, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites or at least the aforementioned habitats and conservation low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from March 15th to September 15th.
Stonechat
Preservation of heaths and moors, reeds and litter meadows, preservation of roads and fields, fringing strips, embankments, smaller field trees, unpaved field paths, marginal and old grass strips as well as fallow areas, of isolated bushes, tall perennials, cairns and other than hunting, Structures suitable for sitting and singing areas, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, and maintenance of the food supply, in particular with insects and spiders.
Pochard
Preservation of the shallow water lakes with rich bank vegetation and large open water areas as well as the weakly flowing ditches and the brook with rich bank vegetation, the silting areas with reeds, sedge or rush stands, the open shallow water zones, preservation of secondary habitats such as rain overflow basins with the aforementioned habitats and preservation of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance Breeding and moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (April 15 to October 15) and the moult (July 1 to September 15).
Reed Warbler
Preservation and development of low-disruption old reed stocks and reed-cattail communities in still and flowing waters, ditches, wetlands, swamps, if necessary careful reed mowing while maintaining a high proportion of old reeds, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a high groundwater level in wetlands, improvement of the food supply Environment of the breeding sites and avoidance of disturbances at the breeding sites from May to August
Spotted Moorhen
Preservation of standing water with shallow water zones, flowing water sections and water ditches with covered bank vegetation, reeds and moors with at least small open water areas, covered silted areas with shallowly flooded reed beds, large sedge beds and bank bushes, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned quarries with the aforementioned habitats as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season (March 15 to September 15).
Corn Crake
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Preservation of structurally rich and extensively used grassland, in particular with litter meadows or wet meadows, moulting and alternative places such as grass, reed and perennial borders, fallow land, individual low shrubbery and field hedges, of forms of cultivation with late mowing from August 15, of fresh up to wet soil conditions, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, the food supply, especially with insects, snails and earthworms, as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to August 15.
Water rail
Preservation of standing water with shallow water zones, flowing water sections and water ditches with covered bank vegetation, reeds and moors with at least small open water areas, covered silted areas with shallowly flooded reed beds, large sedge beds and bank bushes, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned quarries with the aforementioned habitats as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season (March 15 to September 15).
White stork
Preservation of extensive, extensively used grassland with wet meadows and cattle pastures, temporally differentiated uses in grassland, of grass, reed and perennial borders, especially in connection with meadow ditches, of high groundwater levels, maintenance of fens, small bodies of water, water ditches and of temporarily flooded depressions , the habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and unsecured chimneys, the nest sites and nesting aids as well as maintaining the food supply, especially with small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, large insects and worms.
Honey buzzard
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Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, light deciduous and mixed and pine forests, field trees, extensively used grassland, old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free access, preservation of the poor grasslands, trees with clumps, preservation of the food supply, especially with wasps and bumblebees as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from May 1st to August 31st.
Meadow pipit
Preservation and development of extensively used, moist open land areas with food areas rich in insects (e.g. wet, humid, poor grasslands, fallow land, heathland and bogs), the improvement of the water balance to stabilize a high groundwater level in grasslands and the extensification of grassland use
Little Grebe
Preservation of at least partially covered still waters, wet meadow ditches, slow-flowing brooks and meadow ditches, siltation zones with reed beds such as reeds, bulrushes, swaths of water or reed grass, maintenance of a water quality that guarantees good visibility for prey, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned peat cuttings Habitat and maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season (February 15 to September 15).
Migratory birds
Wood sandpiper
Preservation of spacious open cultivated landscapes, pastures, poor meadows with patchy vegetation structure, fallow grassland, arable land with late vegetation development and adjacent grassland, flood troughs, occasionally flooded depressions and wet arable areas, preservation of extensively used wet meadow complexes, natural and natural maintenance of river plains undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 1st to August 31st.
Golden plover
Preservation of spacious open cultivated landscapes, pastures, poor meadows with patchy vegetation structure, fallow grassland, arable land with late vegetation development and adjacent grassland, flood troughs, occasionally flooded depressions and wet arable areas, preservation of extensively used wet meadow complexes, natural and natural maintenance of river plains undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 1st to August 31st.
Greenshank
Preservation and development of suitable feeding areas, preservation and development of dynamic floodplain areas and large-scale wetlands with near-natural flooding dynamics, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a high groundwater level in wetlands, creation of small bodies of water and shallow water hollows as well as avoidance of disturbances in resting and feeding areas
Ruff
Preservation of spacious open cultivated landscapes, pastures, poor meadows with patchy vegetation structure, fallow grassland, arable land with late vegetation development and adjacent grassland, flood troughs, temporarily flooded depressions and wet arable areas, preservation of the extensively used wet meadow complexes, the near-natural as well as conservation of river plains undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 1st to August 31st
Hen harrier
Preservation of wetlands with silting areas, reed beds, large sedge beds, litter meadows, of agricultural landscapes with grassland, fields and fallow land, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting and sleeping places
Gray shrike
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Preservation of extensive, extensively managed orchards with numerous bushes, of hedge areas with the small structures there such as stone hedges, small fallow land, swampy depressions, individual bushes and trees, unpaved field paths, preservation of grazed juniper heaths with groups of bushes and trees, preservation of lean grassland, of wasteland - and fallow land as well as fringing strips, preservation of the moors with bushes and break forest islands, the springy places and swampy depressions, preservation of uncut landscapes, in particular without paved paths and roads, preservation of the food supply, especially with small mammals and large insects as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to July 15th.
Red kite
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Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes with sparse forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, of grassland, of old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, preservation of trees with clumps, habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and Wind turbines and the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 31st.
Black stork
Preservation of the natural and near-natural wetlands such as river valleys, floodplain landscapes and moors, the shallow water zones on standing and weakly flowing waters as well as the floodplains, the reed beds, large sedge beds and reed stands with open water areas, preservation of long reed-water boundary lines such as those through bays, reed islands and open water ditches and smaller free water areas within the reed beds, maintenance of large open land complexes of grassland and moors with high groundwater levels, maintenance of a water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, the habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines, unsecured chimneys and wind turbines, Preservation of the food supply, in particular with fish, amphibians, small mammals, large insects, reptiles and earthworms as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting and sleeping places see o such as wintering and feeding areas
Great Egret
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Preservation of the natural and near-natural wetlands such as river valleys, floodplain landscapes and moors, the shallow water zones on standing and weakly flowing waters as well as the floodplains, the reed beds, large sedge beds and reed stands with open water areas, preservation of long reed-water boundary lines such as those through bays, reed islands and open water ditches and smaller free water areas within the reed beds, maintenance of large open land complexes of grassland and moors with high groundwater levels, maintenance of a water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, the habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines, unsecured chimneys and wind turbines, Preservation of the food supply, in particular with fish, amphibians, small mammals, large insects, reptiles and earthworms as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting and sleeping places see o such as wintering and feeding areas
Black Tern
Preservation of still waters with shallow water zones with a water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, preservation of the food supply, especially with small fish, insects and smaller crustaceans and the preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting and sleeping areas as well as foraging areas
Wood sandpiper
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Preservation and development of suitable feeding areas, preservation and development of dynamic floodplain areas and large-scale wetlands with near-natural flooding dynamics, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a high groundwater level in wetlands, creation of small bodies of water and shallow water hollows as well as avoidance of disturbances in resting and feeding areas
Miniature snipe
Preservation and development of suitable food areas, preservation and development of dynamic floodplain areas and large-scale wetlands with near-natural flooding dynamics, improvement of the water balance to stabilize a high groundwater level in wetlands; If necessary, renaturation and rewetting, creation of small bodies of water and shallow water hollows as well as avoidance of disturbances to resting and feeding areas
Connection with other protected areas
With the bird sanctuary "Bastauniederung" the following, contiguous protected areas are designated:
- FFH area large peat bog
- Altes Moor nature reserve
- Bastauwiesen nature reserve
- Large peat bog nature reserve
- Neuenbaumer Moor nature reserve
See also
Web links
- The protected area at www.protectedplanet.net
- The protected area at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation
- The protected area at the State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection in North Rhine-Westphalia
Individual evidence
- ↑ Article 1 of the current Birds Directive
- ↑ Map of the protected area at www.protectedplanet.net, accessed on April 17, 2020.
- ↑ Description at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation , accessed on April 17, 2020.
