Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
Area: 186 hectares (1.86 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 | low | medium |
Site description (2007 baseline)
The Loch of Lintrathen is situated in the foothills above Strathmore, and occupies a glacial basin. It contains no emergent vegetation, and is now used as a reservoir. The IBA is important for wintering waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Loch of Lintrathen (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/loch-of-lintrathen-iba-united-kingdom on 22/01/2025.