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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saltmarsh Sparrow Ammospiza caudacuta | EN | breeding (-) | present | A1 |
Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
- | Marsh Meadows | Wildlife Preserve (V) | 16 |
- | Hodgkiss Farm | Environmental System (V) | 6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marsh Meadows (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marsh-meadows-iba-usa on 28/12/2024.