Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Channel Islands
IBA Justification: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
Area: 4,257 hectares (42.57 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very unfavourable | medium | very low |
Site description (2007 baseline)
The area comprises extensive intertidal zones, bays and stretches of rocky shoreline. Exposed lengths of rocky shore and sheltered areas of sand and silt support a characteristic flora and fauna, including important invertebrate communities. The IBA is important for wintering waders and geese.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jersey Shoreline (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jersey-shoreline-iba-united-kingdom on 04/01/2025.