For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
• 2. SITE LOCATION
• 3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
• 4. SITE DESCRIPTION
• 5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
• 6. SITE MANAGEMENT
• 7. MAP OF THE SITE

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

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1.1 Type

A

1.2 Site code

GR4110007

1.3 Site name

LESVOS PARAKTIOI YGROTOPOI KAI KOLPOS KALLONIS

1.4 First Compilation date

1997-02

1.5 Update date

2020-07

1.6 Respondent:

Name/Organisation:	Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας
Address:
Email:

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site classified as SPA:	1997-02
National legal reference of SPA designation	JMD HP 37338/1807/E103/6-9-2010 (OJ 1495 B)

2. SITE LOCATION

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2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:	26.194928
Latitude:	39.155039

2.2 Area [ha]

14780.3600

2.3 Marine area [%]

76.9500

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):

No information provided

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code	Region Name
GR41	Voreio Aigaio

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Mediterranean

(0.00 %)

Marine Mediterranean

(0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them

No habitat types are reported for the site

3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them

Species					Population in the site						Site assessment
G	Code	Scientific Name	S	NP	T	Size		Unit	Cat.	D.qual.	A|B|C|D	A|B|C
						Min	Max				Pop.	Con.	Iso.	Glo.
B	A402	Accipiter brevipes			c				P	DD	C	B	B	B
B	A168	Actitis hypoleucos			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A247	Alauda arvensis			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A229	Alcedo atthis			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A054	Anas acuta			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A052	Anas crecca			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A053	Anas platyrhynchos			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A053	Anas platyrhynchos			c	14	14	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A394	Anser albifrons albifrons			w				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A255	Anthus campestris			c				P	DD	C	B	C	C
B	A226	Apus apus			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A028	Ardea cinerea			w				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A028	Ardea cinerea			c	75	75	i		M	C	B	C	B
B	A169	Arenaria interpres			c				P	DD	D
B	A222	Asio flammeus			w				P	DD	B	B	C	B
B	A059	Aythya ferina			w				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A061	Aythya fuligula			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A396	Branta ruficollis			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A133	Burhinus oedicnemus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A133	Burhinus oedicnemus			r	7	10	p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A243	Calandrella brachydactyla			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A144	Calidris alba			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A149	Calidris alpina			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A147	Calidris ferruginea			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A145	Calidris minuta			w	50	125	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A145	Calidris minuta			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A861	Calidris pugnax			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A146	Calidris temminckii			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A138	Charadrius alexandrinus			r	20	30	p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A138	Charadrius alexandrinus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A137	Charadrius hiaticula			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A198	Chlidonias leucopterus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	C
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A082	Circus cyaneus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A083	Circus macrourus			c				P	DD	C	B	B	B
B	A859	Clanga clanga			w				R	DD	C	B	B	B
B	A113	Coturnix coturnix			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A122	Crex crex			c				P	DD	C	B	C	C
B	A036	Cygnus olor			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A738	Delichon urbicum (urbica)			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A026	Egretta garzetta			c	93	93	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A447	Emberiza caesia			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A379	Emberiza hortulana			c				P	DD	D
B	A098	Falco columbarius			c				P	DD	C	A	C	C
B	A100	Falco eleonorae			c				P	DD	C	A	B	B
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	C
B	A097	Falco vespertinus			c	50		i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A321	Ficedula albicollis			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A320	Ficedula parva			c				P	DD	C	B	B	B
B	A125	Fulica atra			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A153	Gallinago gallinago			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A002	Gavia arctica			w	5	15	i		M	B	B	C	C
B	A002	Gavia arctica			c				P	DD	B	B	C	C
B	A130	Haematopus ostralegus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A131	Himantopus himantopus			r	10	22	p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A131	Himantopus himantopus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A439	Hippolais olivetorum			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A251	Hirundo rustica			r				C	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A862	Hydrocoloeus minutus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A022	Ixobrychus minutus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A233	Jynx torquilla			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A338	Lanius collurio			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A339	Lanius minor			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A433	Lanius nubicus			c				P	DD	C	B	B	B
B	A179	Larus ridibundus			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A868	Leiopicus medius			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A156	Limosa limosa			c				C	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A246	Lullula arborea			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A767	Mergellus albellus			c				P	DD	B	C	C	B
B	A767	Mergellus albellus			w	2	5	i		M	B	C	C	B
B	A069	Mergus serrator			w	20	28	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A069	Mergus serrator			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A230	Merops apiaster			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A875	Microcarbo pygmaeus			c				P	DD	C	B	B	C
B	A875	Microcarbo pygmaeus			w	20	32	i		M	C	B	B	C
B	A074	Milvus milvus			c				R	DD	A	B	B	C
B	A260	Motacilla flava			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A768	Numenius arquata arquata			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A023	Nycticorax nycticorax			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			c				P	DD	C		C	C
B	A094	Pandion haliaetus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			r				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A392	Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii			p				P	DD	C	A	A	B
B	A391	Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis			c	211	211	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A391	Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis			w	1000	1200	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A663	Phoenicopterus roseus			w	1000	1200	i		M	C	A	B	B
B	A663	Phoenicopterus roseus			c				P	DD	C	A	B	B
B	A140	Pluvialis apricaria			c				P	DD	C	B	C	C
B	A140	Pluvialis apricaria			w	10	20	i		M	C	B	C	C
B	A141	Pluvialis squatarola			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A005	Podiceps cristatus			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A008	Podiceps nigricollis			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A119	Porzana porzana			c				P	DD	C	B	C	C
B	A249	Riparia riparia			c				P	DD	C	A	C	C
B	A857	Spatula clypeata			c				P	DD	C	A	C	C
B	A193	Sterna hirundo			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A193	Sterna hirundo			r	17	17	p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A885	Sternula albifrons			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A885	Sternula albifrons			r	10	30	p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A228	Tachymarptis melba			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A161	Tringa erythropus			c	1	2	p		M	C	A	C	C
B	A166	Tringa glareola			c	26	26	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A164	Tringa nebularia			w	1	5	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A164	Tringa nebularia			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A165	Tringa ochropus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A163	Tringa stagnatilis			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A162	Tringa totanus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A162	Tringa totanus			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A167	Xenus cinereus			c				R	DD	A	B	B	C
B	A892	Zapornia parva			c				P	DD	D

• Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
• S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
• NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
• Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
• Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
• Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
• Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)

3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)

Species					Population in the site				Motivation
Group	CODE	Scientific Name	S	NP	Size		Unit	Cat.	Species Annex		Other categories
					Min	Max		C|R|V|P	IV	V	A	B	C	D
B	A067	Bucephala clangula						P					X
B	A067	Bucephala clangula						P						X
B	A067	Bucephala clangula						P			X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P						X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P					X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P			X
P		Cotula coronopifolia						P						X
P		Limodorum abortivum						P					X
B	A152	Lymnocryptes minimus						P					X
B	A152	Lymnocryptes minimus						P			X
B	A152	Lymnocryptes minimus						P						X
P		Neotinea maculata						P					X
B	A158	Numenius phaeopus						P					X
B	A158	Numenius phaeopus						P			X
B	A158	Numenius phaeopus						P						X
B	A435	Oenanthe isabellina			1	6	p				X
B	A435	Oenanthe isabellina			1	6	p						X
P		Ophrys scolopax						P						X
P		Ophrys scolopax						P					X
P		Orchis morio						P						X
P		Orchis provincialis						P						X
P		Orchis provincialis						P					X
P		Orchis sancta						P						X
P		Orchis sancta						P					X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						P						X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						P					X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						P			X

• Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
• CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
• S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
• NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
• Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
• Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
• Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons

4. SITE DESCRIPTION

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4.1 General site character

Habitat class	% Cover
N01	4.57
N02	11.02
N03	9.01
N08	4.26
N09	24.24
N12	2.11
N17	0.92
N21	43.86
Total Habitat Cover	99.99000000000001

Other Site Characteristics

Kalloni's bay is the largest bay of Lesvos. Situated in the SW part of the island it has a surface of 110 Km2, a maximum depth 19 m approximately and a mean depth of 10 m. The marine area covers approximately 80% of the site. It is one of the most important fishery centres of Greece. Towns and villages surrounding the bay have a total population of 11600 inhabitants (1991 census). Geologically the area consists of volcanic rocks and alluvial deposits. The Northern Aegean Sea is one of the main regions in Greece where Yelkouan Shearwaters spend their post-breeding period. During this time shearwaters form large congregations, particularly in areas which are rich in prey. One of these sites is Kallonl Gulf, located In south Lesvos island. It is a semi-enclosed and shallow gulf, with an average and maximum depth of 10 m and 19 m respectively. It Is connected with the rest of the Northern Aegean Sea via a narrow mouth at its southwestern end. The gulf is famous for its abundant fish populations, particularly sardines. Posidonia beds are present in the area. The marine IBA includes the entire marine area of Kalloni Gulf up until the mouth of the gulf at the point of Capes Platy and Kallonl. Mediterranean Monk Seals and dolphins have been recorded in the gulf.Kalloni's bay is the largest bay of Lesvos. Situated in the SW part of the island it has a surface of 110 Km2, a maximum depth 19 m approximately and a mean depth of 10 m. The marine area covers approximately 80% of the site. It is one of the most important fishery centres of Greece. Towns and villages surrounding the bay have a total population of 11600 inhabitants (1991 census). Within the bay and in a depth varying from 10 m to 20 m characteristic VTC (Vases Terrigenes Cotieres) societies are observed. Geologically the area consists of volcanic rocks and alluvial deposits.

4.2 Quality and importance

Important wetlands are formed in the N and E parts of the bay. Rare, threatened and/or uncommon bird species for both Greece and Europe pass-by or nest in the area.OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES IN 3.3 WITH MOTIVATION D:Mammals: Erinaceus concolor is protected by the Presidential Decree 67/81.Plants: Iris ochroleuca and Silene squamigera are protected by the Presidential Decree 67/81. The area is an important foraging area for Yelkouan Shearwaters , primarily during the non-breeding season. Congregations of up to 800 individuals are regularly observed feeding, mainly on shoals of sardine throughout the entire area of the gulfImportant wetlands are formed in the N and E parts of the bay. Rare, threatened and/or uncommon bird species for both Greece and Europe pass-by or nest in the area.

4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site

The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site

4.4 Ownership (optional)

No information provided

4.5 Documentation (optional)

1)Handrinos, G. & Akriotis, T., (1997), The Birds of Greece, Christopher HELM publishers, A & C Black, London, ISBN: 07136392962)Vlachos, C., Thomaidis, C., Birtsas, P., Paralykidis, N., Karabatzakis, Th., Logothetis, G., Christoforidou, G., Giapis, A., Α., Ricci, J.C., Triplet, P. & Czajkowski, A. (2014), Data on the population, migration, game harvest and conservation degree of game species. Projects "ARTEMIS" (1995-2013) and "Phenology of Bird Migration in Greece" (2005 - present day) 3)Handrinos, G. & Akriotis, T., (2004), Recapture of ringed birds (1985-2004), Hellenic Bird Ringing Centre, ISBN: 96088507034)Dudley, S., (2010), Lesvos Birds 20095)Dimalexis, A., Bousbouras, D., Kastritis, T., Manolopoulos, A. & Saravia, V. (editors), (2009). Final project report for the evaluation of 69 Important Bird Areas as Special Protection Areas. Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planningand Public Works, Athens6)Δημαλέξης, Α. Μπούσμπουρας, Δ., Καστρίτης, Θ., Μανωλόπουλος, Α. & Saravia, V, (2009), Τελική αναφορά προγράμματος επαναξιολόγησης 69 σημαντικών περιοχών για τα πουλιά για τον χαρακτηρισμό τους ως Ζωνών Ειδικής Προστασίας της Ορνιθοπανίδας7)GBIF.org (20th April 2015) GBIF Occurrence Download http://doi.org/10.15468/dl.jcltub8)Panagotou, Ν. & Paragkamian, Κ., (2008), Απογραφικό δελτίο: LES001 - Alyki Kallonis. GrIsWet - Database for the insular wetlands of Greece, WWF Hellas9)Vlachos Ch., Chatzinikos E., Kiousis D., Dimou P., Bontzorlos V., Dedousopoulou E., Braziotis S., Xenos A., Stefanou L. Birtsas P., Vlachaki D. and Kontos K. (version Coordinators) 2015. Updated version of the descriptive database of the Natura 2000 network of the Study 9 «Monitoring and Evaluation of Bird Species Conservation Status in Greece» Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Athens, Partnership Consulting Firms" "F.FASOULAS-N.MANTZIOS" EU - RODOULA GEORGE KONSTANTINIDOU - "ATH.TZAKOPOULOS AND Co." EU ", Thessaloniki.10)NATURA 2000 Network descriptive & geographical database (2012). http://www.ypeka.gr/Default.aspxtabid=432&language=el-GRFric, J., Portolou, D., Manolopoulos, A. and T. Kastritis (2012). Important Areas for Seabirds in.Greece. LIFE07 NAT/GR/000285 - Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS / BirdLife Greece), Athens.

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):

Code	Cover [%]
IN06	80.35

5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):

No information provided

5.3 Site designation (optional)

No information provided

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

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6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

Organisation:	FOREST DIRECTORATE OF FOKIDA
Address:
Email:

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

	Yes
	No, but in preparation
X	No

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)

No information provided

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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