Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A4iii, B1ii, C2, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
Area: 349 hectares (3.49 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very unfavourable | very high | low |
Site description (2007 baseline)
The site comprises Old Red Sandstone cliffs along the western coast of Westray, together with adjoining areas of grassland and maritime sedge-heath. The site is very exposed. The IBA holds breeding seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: West Westray (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/west-westray-iba-united-kingdom on 04/01/2025.