Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 92–605 birds | B1i, C3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 100 | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lough Rea (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lough-rea-iba-ireland on 27/12/2024.