Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Wales
IBA Justification: A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 (2007)
Area: 86 hectares (0.86 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 | favourable | high | medium |
Site description (2007 baseline)
Ynys Feurig is a group of small, low-lying islands situated up to 1 km offshore, whilst the very exposed Skerries lie 3 km out to sea. The vegetation on most of the islands is sparse. At Cemlyn Bay, a shingle storm-beach forms a bar between a tidal lagoon surrounded by saltmarsh and the open shore. The IBA supports large tern colonies.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ynys Feurig, Cemlyn Bay and the Skerries (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ynys-feurig-cemlyn-bay-and-the-skerries-iba-united-kingdom on 16/01/2025.