Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
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Area: 186 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very unfavourable | medium | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Lying at the foot of the Moorfoot Hills, about 29 km south of Edinburgh, Gladhouse reservoir is a large, moderately nutrient-rich loch containing several small islands. It supports some aquatic and marginal vegetation. The IBA is important for wintering waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gladhouse Reservoir (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gladhouse-reservoir-iba-united-kingdom on 27/11/2024.