Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2, C2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 4,121 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | favourable | low | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The largest freshwater body in North Uist, defined by an intricate shoreline and containing many islands. The water is nutrient-poor. The site holds important numbers of breeding divers, and is nationally important for breeding Hebridean Anser anser.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mointeach Scadabhaigh (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mointeach-scadabhaigh-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.