Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | resident (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Cypress Island | Environmental System (V) | <1 |
| 2003 | Cypress Island Swamp Macrosite Fee | Private Conservation (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Martin (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-martin-iba-usa on 20/12/2024.