Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 531-1,009 individuals | B1i, B2, C3 |
| Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 834-1,982 individuals | C6 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 155-1,608 individuals | B1i, C3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dungarvan Harbour SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 1996 | Dungarvan Harbour | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 80 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 80 | |
| Marine Neritic | 20 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 50 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 30 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dungarvan Harbour (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dungarvan-harbour-iba-ireland on 23/11/2024.