Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA Criteria met: A4iii, B3, C4 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 207 ha
Protection status:
| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2007 | low | unfavourable | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring please click here | |||
Site description
The IBA comprises south-east facing granitic cliffs, interrupted by the sandy beach at Cruden Bay, and offshore stacks. The site is important for breeding seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Buchan Ness to Collieston Coast. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 07/03/2021.
