Rørvikvågen Wildlife Sanctuary

The Rørvikvågen Wildlife Sanctuary (Norwegian: Rørvikvågen dyrefredningsområde) is located on the west side of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.[2]

Rørvikvågen Wildlife Sanctuary
Rørvikvågen dyrefredningsområde
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Nearest cityRoald
Coordinates62°34′26″N 6°5′52″E
Area70.4 ha (174 acres)
Established1988
Designated18 March 1996
Part ofGiske Wetlands System
Reference no.805[1]

The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its habitat, bird life and other wildlife,"[3] according to the conservation regulations. The bay is a large shallow inlet with large tidal areas. Many streams empty into the bay, and together with drifting accumulations of seaweed and kelp this creates a basis for plentiful food for wildlife. The inner part of the bay is shielded by a belt of pebbles, where there are ponds and lagoons. The bay is a resting, nesting, and overwintering site for wetland birds. Twenty-one species of birds of regional importance have been observed here, 13 of national importance, and five of international importance. Ornithological studies and teaching take place in the area. The area is partially threatened by pressure from livestock on farms.

The wildlife sanctuary is one of six natural areas that were included in the Giske Wetlands System Ramsar site, which was established in 1996.[4]

References
  1. "Giske Wetlands System". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. "Rørvikvågen". Mijlø-direktoratet. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  3. "Forskrift om vern av Rørvikvågen fuglefredingsområde, Giske kommune, Møre og Romsdal". May 27, 1988. Retrieved August 16, 2017. å ta vare på eit viktig våtmarksområde med sitt livsmiljø, fugleliv og anna dyreliv
  4. "Giske Wetlands System in Norway". Protected Planet. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
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