UK289
Jersey Shoreline


Country/territory: United Kingdom

IBA Criteria met: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
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Area: 4,257 ha

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment Threat score (pressure) Condition score (state) Action score (response)
2007 medium very unfavourable negligible
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Site description
The area comprises extensive intertidal zones, bays and stretches of rocky shoreline. Exposed lengths of rocky shore and sheltered areas of sand and silt support a characteristic flora and fauna, including important invertebrate communities. The IBA is important for wintering waders and geese.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jersey Shoreline. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/03/2023.