Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 50 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | favourable | low | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
An artificial water body situated in the Pentland Hills. No emergent vegetation is present. This reservoir is of outstanding importance as a winter roost for Anser brachyrhynchus, and wintering waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Westwater Reservoir (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/westwater-reservoir-iba-united-kingdom on 27/11/2024.