Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 472 hectares (4.72 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
A series of freshwater lochs and smaller water bodies with associated wetland habitats, including raised mire, base-rich flushes and fen. Ancient woodland notable for its lichen flora also occurs within the IBA. The site is important as a roost for wintering geese. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Tayside Goose Roosts (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-tayside-goose-roosts-iba-united-kingdom on 25/12/2024.