Data Zone
Country/territory: Ireland
IBA criteria met: B1iii, B2, C6 (2009)
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Area: 3,500 hectares (35.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2003 | moderate | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The most northerly of five peninsulas in south-west County Kerry. This linear coastal site stretches from Brandon Point in the north around the coast as far as Annascaul in the south. Information on land-use and threats is incomplete.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dingle peninsula (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dingle-peninsula-iba-ireland on 23/12/2024.