Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2 (2007)
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Area: 2,231 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | low | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Otterswick and Graveland are located on the island of Yell, in Shetland. Otterswick lies to the south of Yell, whilst Graveland is a peninsula on the west coast of the island. Inland areas are dominated by blanket bog, with some stretches of dry heather moorland. The blanket bog is variable in quality, with considerable areas of eroded peat, especially on the eastern side of Otterswick. A band of maritime grassland extends along the coastal stretch of the Graveland peninsula. The site is important for breeding Gavia stellata.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Otterswick and Graveland (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/otterswick-and-graveland-iba-united-kingdom on 24/11/2024.