Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C4 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 613 hectares (6.13 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | low | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The Loch of Strathbeg is the largest dune-lake in Britain (an area of 200 ha), and is situated inland from Rattray Head, the north-eastern point of the Buchan coast. The IBA also covers surrounding calcareous dunes and dune-slacks. Itis important for wintering wildfowl and waterbirds, and for breeding terns.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Loch of Strathbeg (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/loch-of-strathbeg-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.