Yatata (403)
Bulgaria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Yatata
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.1883, Longitude: 27.7330
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 4 to 41
Area of KBA (km2): 1.44166
Protected area coverage (%): 99.34
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A former sedimentation reservoir, close to the town of Beloslav, south of Varnensko lake. There are reedbeds of Phragmites and Typha, open-water areas, and low cliffs along the southern margin. The banks are covered by Salicornia, with Poa/Lolium grasslands and forests of Quercus, Ulmus and Carpinus on surrounding hills. The reservoir is not used for human activity, which is prohibited under the protected-area status.
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 IBA is important for wintering Cygnus olor and is one of the most important breeding sites in the country for Tadorna ferruginea. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (max. 20 on passage, max. 9 in winter), Pelecanus crispus (max. 5 on passage), Aythya nyroca (1 pair sometimes breeds; max. 18 on passage). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Recurvirostra avosetta (3 pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (53%) | not utilised (47%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 58 | |
| Grassland | 40 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 2 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Nesting birds are disturbed by passing people and cars. BSPB monitors the site.