Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-capped Vireo Vireo atricapilla | NT | breeding | - | present | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Independence Creek | Easement | 3 |
| 1998 | Independence Creek Fee | Private Conservation | 7 |
| 2000 | Independence Creek Megasite Fee | Private Conservation | 90 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nature Conservancy Independence Creek Preserve (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nature-conservancy-independence-creek-preserve-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.