Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.21857/y54jof5ogm
Suburban biodiversity: the importance of a small SPA near Zagreb for riverine birds
Jelena Kralj
orcid.org/0000-0002-1500-5897
; Zavod za ornitologiju, Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti
*
Luka Basrek
; Javna ustanova Zeleni prsten Zagrebačke županije
Tomica Rubinić
; Javna ustanova Zeleni prsten Zagrebačke županije
Sandra Hodić
; IBIS program LTD
Krešimir Mikulić
; IBIS program LTD
* Dopisni autor.
Prilozi: 03 Kralj - Suppl data.pdf
Sažetak
The Special Protection Area (SPA) Sava near Hrušćica with the Rakitje
gravel pit (HR1000002) is one of the smallest SPAs in Croatia. A total of
171 bird species were recorded within the study area, of which 87 were
breeding. Almost half of all recorded species (82 species, 48%) and 30% of
breeders (26 species) are associated with wetland or riverine habitats. Target
species for this SPA are Common Tern Sterna hirundo, Little Tern Sternula
albifrons, Kingfisher Alcedo atthis, Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos,
and Sand Martin Riparia riparia. Estimated numbers of breeding pairs
for all target species are higher than their respective conservation targets,
except for the Little Tern which disappeared as a breeding species in this
area. Four other bird species listed on Annex I of the EU Birds Directive
should be considered for the addition as target species for this SPA. The
main identified threats comprise periodic flooding of breeding islands
caused by operations of hydropower plants (hydropeaking), gravel extraction,
and vegetation encroachment of nesting sites. Due to the effective
management of nesting habitats by two Natura 2000 management
units (Zeleni prsten Public Institution of Zagreb County and Zagreb City
Nature), the SPA Sava near Hruščica with Rakitje gravel pit remains the
most important breeding area for the Common Tern in Croatia.
Ključne riječi
SPA Sava near Hrušćica with the Rakitje gravel pit; avifauna; threats; conservation measures
Hrčak ID:
337806
URI
Datum izdavanja:
10.11.2025.
Posjeta: 17 *