Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2009
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 1,196-2,673 individuals | B1i, B2, C3 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 396-1,158 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 400-1,330 individuals | B2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 2002-2006 | 15,908-32,339 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
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
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstown Estuary SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 645 | protected area overlaps with site | 122 |
| Rogerstown Estuary SAC | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 586 | protected area overlaps with site | 260 |
| Rogerstown Estuary | Nature Reserve | 195 | protected area contained by site | 196 |
| Rogerstown Estuary | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 195 | protected area overlaps with site | 195 |
| Rogerstown Estuary | Wildfowl Sanctuary | 368 | protected area contains site | 368 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Coastline | Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters, Salt marshes, Mud flats & sand flats | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Other urban and industrial areas | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| not utilised | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rogerstown estuary. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 15/08/2022.
