Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2005-2007 | 20-21 breeding pairs | A1, C1, C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gweedore Bay and Islands SAC | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2011 | West Donegal Islands SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| unknown | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Inishsirrer, Inishmeane, Gola and Owey Islands (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/inishsirrer-inishmeane-gola-and-owey-islands-iba-ireland on 22/11/2024.