Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B3, C4 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 207 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | unfavourable | low | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA comprises south-east facing granitic cliffs, interrupted by the sandy beach at Cruden Bay, and offshore stacks. The site is important for breeding seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Buchan Ness to Collieston Coast (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/buchan-ness-to-collieston-coast-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.