I-WeBS North East Galway Lakes 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 North East Galway Lakes (site code 0G006) 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 | North East Galway Lakes - 5 Year | North East Galway Lakes - 12 Year | North East Galway Lakes - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plover | -27.6 | 142.3 | -86.2 | Large Decline |
| Pochard | 339.1 | -28.4 | -77.3 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 0.0 | 75.0 | -69.3 | Large Decline |
| Mallard | 49.1 | 28.8 | -27.4 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | 406.2 | 170.0 | -23.6 | Intermediate Decline |
| Little Grebe | 88.0 | -17.5 | -19.7 | Intermediate Decline |
| Wigeon | 95.1 | 31.1 | 9.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mute Swan | 71.1 | 24.2 | 37.5 | Stable or Increasing |
| Coot | 262.5 | 107.1 | 70.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Tufted Duck | 51.4 | 69.7 | 80.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Grey Heron | -9.4 | 70.6 | 89.1 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 151.6 | 178.6 | 129.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Cormorant | 51.8 | 46.6 | 136.1 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 114.7 | 180.8 | 284.2 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 71.1 | 24.2 | 37.5 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 114.7 | 180.8 | 284.2 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 95.1 | 31.1 | 9.6 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 49.1 | 28.8 | -27.4 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 151.6 | 178.6 | 129.4 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 339.1 | -28.4 | -77.3 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 51.4 | 69.7 | 80.6 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 262.5 | 107.1 | 70.6 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 88.0 | -17.5 | -19.7 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 0.0 | 75.0 | -69.3 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | -27.6 | 142.3 | -86.2 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 406.2 | 170.0 | -23.6 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | 51.8 | 46.6 | 136.1 |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Galway Lakes | -9.4 | 70.6 | 89.1 |
| 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)