Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1i, C3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 776 hectares (7.76 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | low | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA covers the confluence of the Tay and Isla rivers, about 15 km north of Perth. The valley floors in this area support a complex of wetland habitats, including shallow lochs, rivers, pastures and some especially diverse marginal fens. Unusual vegetation-types found along the River Tay include unimproved pasture and riverine shingle-beds. The site is important for breeding raptors and wintering waterbirds. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tay - Isla Valley (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tay--isla-valley-iba-united-kingdom on 25/12/2024.