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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 195–378 birds | B1i, C3 |
| Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 4–48 birds | C6 |
| Common Loon Gavia immer | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 34–148 birds | B1i, C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Donegal Bay (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/donegal-bay-iba-ireland on 22/12/2024.