Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1i, B2, B3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,826 hectares (18.26 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | not assessed | not assessed |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Stretches of slate cliffs of varying profile, some are high, steep and vertical, others are rounded and low. Several small bays and Baie ny Carrickey are also included in the site. Habitat-types present include agricultural land, moorland and maritime heath. The IBA is important for breeding seabirds and other cliff-nesters.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Isle of Man Sea Cliffs (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/isle-of-man-sea-cliffs-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.