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 (2002–2006) | 125–337 birds | B1i, B3, C2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (2002–2006) | 13,298–43,611 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 20 | Humid grasslands |
| Marine Intertidal | - | |
| Marine Neritic | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50 |
| hunting | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
| agriculture | 20 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Shannon and Fergus Estuaries (Ireland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/shannon-and-fergus-estuaries-iba-ireland on 23/12/2024.