Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 262-6,000 individuals | B2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 11 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nanny estuary and shoreline (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nanny-estuary-and-shoreline-iba-ireland on 23/11/2024.