Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2009 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 18-204 individuals | B1i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lough Derravaragh SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 1996 | Lough Derravaragh | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 100 |
| 2003 | Lough Derravaragh NHA | Natural Heritage Area | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100 |
| hunting | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lough Derravaragh (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lough-derravaragh-iba-ireland on 24/11/2024.