Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A4ii, B1i, C3 (2007)
Area: 93 hectares (0.93 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 | medium |
Site description (2007 baseline)
Loch Spynie developed during the 16th century following the closure of a tidal inlet by a shingle-spit. This gave rise to a shallow, fertile lagoon, surrounded by marshes. The site is important for wintering wildfowl. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Loch Spynie (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/loch-spynie-iba-united-kingdom on 17/01/2025.