Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii, B2, B3, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 342 hectares (3.42 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | very high | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
An island located off the east coast of Bressay, which in turn lies off the east coast of mainland Shetland. The eastern part of the island slopes steeply. One of the largest seabird colonies in Britain.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Noss (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/noss-iba-united-kingdom on 24/12/2024.