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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (2002–2006) | 123–280 birds | B3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 90 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 10 | Humid grasslands |
| 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 23/12/2024.