Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 608 hectares (6.08 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The site comprises the cliffs on the western side of Holy Island, which are formed from geologically complex and impressively folded strata rising to 120 m. There are also many small offshore stacks and islets. The IBA is important for seabirds and other cliff-breeders.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Glannau Ynys Gybi/Holy Island Coast (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/glannau-ynys-gybi-holy-island-coast-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.