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
very 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
Climate change and severe weather
habitat shifting and alteration
happening now
majority/most of area/population (50-90%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Condition of key/trigger populations (state)
Scientific
Common
TargetPop
ActualPop
Units
Remaining
Result
Uria aalge
Common Murre
36418
10476
individuals
29
very unfavourable
Species group - seabirds
A4iii
26047
8887
breeding pairs
35
very unfavourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Not assessed
low
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For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
nature conservation and research
-
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Marwick Head. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2022.
