Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 6,029 ha
IBA conservation status | |||
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Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
2007 | unfavourable | medium | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
A sea lough with an area of tidal mudflats reduced in size by development. The outer shores are mainly rocky with a few sandy bays. The IBA is important for wintering waders and wildfowl, with man-made lagoons in the Inner Harbour holding the main wader roost.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Belfast Lough (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/belfast-lough-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.