Anse du Fiers d'Ars en Ré (2359)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Anse du Fiers d'Ars en Ré
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.2167, Longitude: -1.4500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 3104.8397
Protected area coverage (%): 98.73
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A bay with saltwater lagoons, saltwater marshes and mudflats.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis. The site is also important for breeding waders.
Delineation rationale: Includes a large seaward extension area (304908 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance of birds by tourists and aquaculture activities are problems. The possible extension of a golf course in the area also poses a threat.