Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (2002–2003) | 835–918 birds | B1i, B3, C2, C6 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (2002–2003) | 6–442 birds | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 50 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land |
| Shrubland | 10 | Scrub |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Marine Intertidal | - | |
| Marine Neritic | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 70 |
| agriculture | 50 |
| not utilised | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Foyle: Carrigans and Swilly Burn valleys (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-foyle:-carrigans-and-swilly-burn-valleys-iba-ireland on 06/12/2024.