Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of
assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
IBA Monitoring
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment
Threat score (pressure)
Condition score (state)
Action score (response)
2007
medium
unfavourable
low
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Population
Accuracy of information
good
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Agricultural expansion and intensification
marine and freshwater aquaculture - industrial aquaculture
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Energy production and mining
renewable energy
likely in short term (within 4 years)
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
other ecosystem modifications
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Pollution
domestic & urban waste water - type unknown/unrecorded
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Residential and commercial development
commercial and industrial development
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Transportation and service corridors
shipping lanes
likely in short term (within 4 years)
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Condition of key/trigger populations (state)
Scientific
Common
TargetPop
ActualPop
Units
Remaining
Result
Branta bernicla
Brent Goose
320
467
individuals
100
favourable
Aythya marila
Greater Scaup
555
310
individuals
56
unfavourable
Sterna hirundo
Common Tern
509
398
breeding pairs
79
near favourable
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Sandwich Tern
270
825
breeding pairs
100
favourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Most of site (50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species)
A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Some limited conservation initiatives are in place
low
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Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
fisheries/aquaculture
-
nature conservation and research
-
tourism/recreation
-
urban/industrial/transport
-
water management
-
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Carlingford Lough. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 07/08/2022.