Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2007
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | resident | 1995 | 13 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident | 1995 | 25 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | LC | resident | 1995 | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
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.
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| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2007 | medium | not assessed | low |
| Was the whole site covered? | Yes | State assessed by | unset |
| Accuracy of information | good | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - agro-industry farming | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - persecution/control | likely in short term (within 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | low |
| Energy production and mining | renewable energy | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| 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(50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species) | A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive | Very little or no conservation action taking place | low |
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slieveanorra and Croaghan | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 1,611 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Loughan Bay and Portaleen Bay | Nature Reserve | 9 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Glenballyemon River | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 27 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Glenariff Glen | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 13 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| GLENARIFF | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 76 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Garron Plateau | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 4,650 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,634 |
| GARRON PLATEAU | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 4,652 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,634 |
| Garron Plateau | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 4,652 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Cushleake Mountain | Nature Reserve | 1,199 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| CLEGGAN VALLEY | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 37 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Carey Valley | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 496 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| BREEN WOOD | Area of Special Scientific Interest (NI) | 36 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Breen Wood | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 36 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Antrim Hills | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 27,093 | is identical to site | 0 |
| Antrim Coast and Glens | Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | 0 | protected area contains site | 26,966 |
| ANTRIM COAST & GLENS AONB | Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NI) | 72,524 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams, Blanket bogs | - |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Forestry plantations | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Antrim Hills. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/11/2020.
