The site covers a large expanse of the island of Fetlar, comprising mainly species-rich heathland and grasslands, marshes, cliffs and rocky shore. The IBA is important for breeding seabirds and Phalaropus lobatus.
Key biodiversity
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Fetlar. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/03/2023.