Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-capped Vireo Vireo atricapilla | NT | breeding (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Independence Creek | Easement (V) | 3 |
| 1998 | Independence Creek Fee | Private Conservation (V) | 7 |
| 2000 | Independence Creek Megasite Fee | Private Conservation (V) | 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 23/12/2024.