Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 427 hectares (4.27 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | poor | high | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
These two islands have a plateau-like form, and are bounded by cliffs reaching 70 m in height on Skomer. Salt spray and nutrient enrichment from seabirds affect the vegetation, which includes maritime grassland and Juncus flushes. The IBA is important for its breeding colonies of seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Skokholm and Skomer (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/skokholm-and-skomer-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.