Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1i, B2, C2 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 262 hectares (2.62 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | low | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
This site comprises three separate areas on the island of South Walls, in addition to the much smaller island of Switha. The site is important for breeding seabirds and waders, and wintering geese.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Walls and Switha (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-walls-and-switha-iba-united-kingdom on 28/12/2024.