Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Goose Branta canadensis | LC | passage | 1990 | 84,800 individuals | A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage | 1997 | 46,550 individuals | A4i |
| Sandhill Crane Grus canadensis | LC | passage | 1991 | 78,000 individuals | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | - | 100,000-499,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Wildlife Habitat Protection | Wildlife Habitat Protection | 38 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Cliffs, rocky shores & islets (freshwater), Freshwater lakes & pools | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
| water management | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | minor (<10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor (<10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Galloway and Miry Bay (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/galloway-and-miry-bay-iba-canada on 24/11/2024.