Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii, B3, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 905 hectares (9.05 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | high | low |
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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 (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mingulay and Berneray (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mingulay-and-berneray-iba-united-kingdom on 19/12/2024.