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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 80 | |
| Marine Neritic | 20 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 50 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 30 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dungarvan Harbour (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dungarvan-harbour-iba-ireland on 09/01/2025.