Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 125 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | poor | very high | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The island of Copinsay, three islets and a rock stack. The south-east face of Copinsay consists of sheer cliffs. The three islets to the west are linked to Copinsay by a storm beach exposed at low water. Splash zone communities occur, with grassland covering the majority of the island. The site is important for breeding seabirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Copinsay (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/copinsay-iba-united-kingdom on 05/12/2024.