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Site description (2007 baseline):

A sandstone island with precipitous cliffs located a short way off the west coast of Sutherland. The vegetation comprises submaritime grass and heathland, with more species-rich maritime heathland on the clifftops. Herb-rich grassland occurs in more sheltered areas. The island is of major importance for breeding seabirds.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Handa (United Kingdom). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/handa-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.