Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 14–33 birds | C6 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | winter (2002–2006) | 391–725 birds | B1i, C3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 10 | Humid grasslands |
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Courtmacsherry, Broadstrand and Dunworley Complex (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/courtmacsherry-broadstrand-and-dunworley-complex-iba-ireland on 26/12/2024.