I-WeBS Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s 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 Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s (site code 0D017) 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 | Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s - 5 Year | Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s - 12 Year | Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pochard | 371.4 | -29.3 | -64.0 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 95.1 | -38.3 | -47.1 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | 46.0 | -23.2 | -42.5 | Moderate Decline |
| Golden Plover | 283.8 | -51.0 | -36.9 | Moderate Decline |
| Redshank | 212.9 | -72.0 | -15.5 | Intermediate Decline |
| Wigeon | 33.3 | -25.2 | -13.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Dunlin | 17650.0 | -48.8 | -12.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Tufted Duck | 16.0 | 13.7 | 41.5 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mallard | 97.1 | 16.9 | 43.8 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 97.8 | -9.9 | 54.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mute Swan | 78.3 | 5.1 | 82.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Grey Heron | 26.3 | 14.3 | 111.8 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 262.5 | 61.1 | 123.1 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 78.3 | 5.1 | 82.2 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 262.5 | 61.1 | 123.1 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 33.3 | -25.2 | -13.3 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 97.1 | 16.9 | 43.8 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 97.8 | -9.9 | 54.2 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 371.4 | -29.3 | -64.0 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 16.0 | 13.7 | 41.5 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 95.1 | -38.3 | -47.1 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 283.8 | -51.0 | -36.9 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 46.0 | -23.2 | -42.5 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 17650.0 | -48.8 | -12.3 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
Redshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 212.9 | -72.0 | -15.5 |
| National | -14.0 | -28.4 | 6.7 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilglassan Turlough/Greaghan’s | 26.3 | 14.3 | 111.8 |
| National | 1.0 | -4.9 | 6.6 |
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)