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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 123-280 individuals | B3 |
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 Ree SAC | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 1995 | Lough Ree SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation | 90 |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
| hunting | 50 |
| agriculture | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lough Ree (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lough-ree-iba-ireland on 23/11/2024.