IE081
Beara peninsula


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A linear coastal site in County Cork, which extends from Kenmare Bay south around the peninsula into Bantry Harbour and includes Dursey Island. Coastal habitats include sea cliff, grassland and heath. Information on land-use and threats is incomplete.



Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
For the survival of Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax at this site, it is vital that low-intensity farming on the cliff-tops is maintained.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Beara peninsula (Ireland). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/beara-peninsula-iba-ireland on 23/12/2024.