Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1ii, B2, C3, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 245 hectares (2.45 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | poor | very high | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
North Hill is the northern part of Papa Westray, and consists of a rocky coastline and maritime heath and grassland. The Holm is an island of 48 ha situated off the east coast of Papa Westray. The site is important for breeding seabirds, and Stercorarius parasiticus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Papa Westray (North Hill and Holm) (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/papa-westray-(north-hill-and-holm)-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.