Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A4i, A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
Area: 151 hectares (1.51 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | low | medium |
Site description (2007 baseline)
A large group of islands situated in the Firth of Forth. The inner islands are generally low-lying, whilst those in the Outer Firth are higher, steeper and rockier. The islands support extensive maritime cliff-top grasslands. They are important for breeding seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Firth of Forth Islands (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/firth-of-forth-islands-iba-united-kingdom on 17/01/2025.