I-WeBS Lough Cullin Trends Report
I-WeBS Trends Report 1994/95 – 2019/20
Published 2022-04-01
Introduction
This report presents site trends based on the data gathered by the Irish Wetland Bird Survey (I-WeBS). Only species with sufficient data at Lough Cullin (site code 0D001) are presented.
This report is part of the I-WeBS National and Site Trends Report 1994/95 – 2019/20.
For guidance on how to interpret these trends, please see the I-WeBS Trends Report Guidance.
For details on the methods used to generate these trends, please see the I-WeBS Trends Report Methodology.
Site Summary
| Species | Lough Cullin - 5 Year | Lough Cullin - 12 Year | Lough Cullin - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlin | -27.1 | -50.5 | -87.8 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | 29.9 | -67.7 | -60.4 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 181.4 | -46.9 | -60.1 | Large Decline |
| Redshank | 11.9 | -69.7 | -40.5 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | -12.0 | -2.1 | -36.2 | Moderate Decline |
| Ringed Plover | 9700.0 | 512.5 | 583.7 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | 181.4 | -46.9 | -60.1 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | 29.9 | -67.7 | -60.4 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Ringed Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | 9700.0 | 512.5 | 583.7 |
| National | -4.3 | -26.8 | -1.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | -12.0 | -2.1 | -36.2 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | -27.1 | -50.5 | -87.8 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
Redshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Cullin | 11.9 | -69.7 | -40.5 |
| National | -14.0 | -28.4 | 6.7 |
Citations
Please cite this work as follows:
Kennedy, J., Burke, B., Fitzgerald, N., Kelly, S.B.A., Walsh, A.J. & Lewis, L.J. 2022. Irish Wetland Bird Survey: I-WeBS National and Site Trends Report 1994/95 – 2019/20. BirdWatch Ireland Waterbird Report to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. BirdWatch Ireland, Wicklow. (https://birdwatchireland.ie/app/uploads/2022/04/iwebs_trends_report.html)