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
high
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
Energy production and mining
renewable energy
likely in short term (within 4 years)
small area/few individuals (<10%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
dams & water management/use - abstraction of surface water (agricultural use)
Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest
-
Wetlands (inland)
Standing freshwater, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs
-
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
fisheries/aquaculture
-
nature conservation and research
-
tourism/recreation
-
water management
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hornsea Mere. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 02/04/2023.
