SPRING MIGRATION STOPOVER ON THE SOUTHERN COAST OF THE NEVA BAY (DISTRICT “KRONSHTADTSKAYA KOLONIYA”) IN THE LIGHT OFTHE ORGANISATION OF NATURE PROTECTED AREA

Shallow coastal waters of the Neva bay are important place for birds’ migratory stopovers. However, anthropogenic activity causes increasing pressure on these areas. That is why data on the ecological condition requires regular updating. Timely studies may help to organize protection of habitat areas and animals. So, well-timed observation on the southern coast of the Neva Bay has resulted in the foundation of reserve “Southern coast of the Neva Bay” with consequent inclusion of marsh areas of “Kronshtadtskaya koloniya”.

marshes of the Neva Bay, “Kronshtadtskaya koloniya”, nature protected area, port Bronka, birds’ migratory stopovers, waterfowl, anthropogenic load