Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B3 (2007)
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Area: 207 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | medium | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Achanalt Reservoir and marshes are characterised by mesotrophic grassland on a river valley flood plain. There are two waterlogged Carex Juncus communities, and the whole area is important for breeding waders, wildfowl and gulls.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Achanalt Marshes (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/achanalt-marshes-iba-united-kingdom on 24/11/2024.