Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 215-230 individuals | C6 |
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 3,820-7,103 individuals | B3 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 1,500-4,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 2002-2006 | 14,290-35,845 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | River Little Brosna Callows NHA | Natural Heritage Area | 100 |
| 2007 | River Little Brosna Callows SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 96 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | 60 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Raised bogs, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | 40 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| agriculture | 60 |
| hunting | 60 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Little Brosna callows: New Bridge - River Shannon (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-little-brosna-callows:-new-bridge--river-shannon-iba-ireland on 22/11/2024.