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Loch Spynie


Country/territory: United Kingdom

IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1i, C3 (2007)
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Area: 93 hectares (0.93 km2)

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2007 very poor medium medium
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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 (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Loch Spynie (United Kingdom). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/loch-spynie-iba-united-kingdom on 25/12/2024.