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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | LC | winter | 2002-2006 | 1,196-2,673 individuals | B1i, B2, C3 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 396-1,158 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | winter | 2002-2006 | 400-1,330 individuals | B2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 2002-2006 | 15,908-32,339 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rogerstown Estuary | Wildfowl Sanctuary | 100 |
| 1986 | Rogerstown Estuary SPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 33 |
| 1988 | Rogerstown Estuary | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 53 |
| 1988 | Rogerstown Estuary | Nature Reserve | 53 |
| 1999 | Rogerstown Estuary SAC | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 71 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Other urban and industrial areas | 15 |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10 |
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 70 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 15 |
| agriculture | 10 |
| nature conservation and research | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rogerstown estuary (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rogerstown-estuary-iba-ireland on 23/11/2024.