Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2007)
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Area: 541 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | favourable | medium | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The island of Tiree lies in the Inner Hebrides of western Scotland, 17 km west of Mull in Argyll and Bute. The site lies close to Ben Hynish, near the south coast of the island, and includes areas of agricultural hay meadows, silage fields, pasture, arable fields, marsh, iris beds and rock outcrops. It supports an important breeding population of Crex crex.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tiree (Corncrake) (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tiree-(corncrake)-iba-united-kingdom on 22/11/2024.