Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii, B3, C3, C4 (2007)
Area: 905 hectares (9.05 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very unfavourable | high | low |
Site description (2007 baseline)
Two islands at the southern end of the Outer Hebridean chain, both with sheer cliffs. The vegetation present comprises maritime grassland, machair and heath. Four to five crofters farm the land. These islands are of major importancefor breeding seabirds waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mingulay and Berneray (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mingulay-and-berneray-iba-united-kingdom on 04/01/2025.