Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 468 hectares (4.68 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | high | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Reedbeds and other wetland habitats situated along the Suffolk coast just north of Southwold. The IBA includes ancient woodland, saltmarsh, shingle and sand-dune communities, and brackish and freshwater communities that inhabit coastal lagoons, reedbeds and the river valley. The cliffs and beach have geological and physiographical importance. The IBA holds a diverse assemblage of breeding and wintering species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Benacre to Easton Bavents (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/benacre-to-easton-bavents-iba-united-kingdom on 24/12/2024.