Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1i, C3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 50 hectares (0.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
A small loch located on the northern slopes of the Cheviot Hills, supporting little emergent vegetation. The IBA also includes surrounding fen and well-developed raised mire. The IBA is important for wintering waterbirds. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Din Moss and Hoselaw Loch (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/din-moss-and-hoselaw-loch-iba-united-kingdom on 26/12/2024.