Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii, B2, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 99 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | Threat (pressure) | Condition (state) | Action (response) |
| 2007 | medium | favourable | high |
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Site description (baseline)
A cone-shaped granitic island in the outer part of the Firth of Clyde. The high cliffs support important seabird colonies.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ailsa Craig. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/2415 on 04/06/2023.
