Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 1,550 hectares (15.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | high | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The largest man-made reservoir in Britain and a mosaic of associated wetland and lakeside habitats. This site is internationally important for wintering and passage wildfowl.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rutland Water (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rutland-water-iba-united-kingdom on 27/12/2024.