I-WeBS Lydacan Castle Turlough 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 Lydacan Castle Turlough (site code 0G315) 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 | Lydacan Castle Turlough - 5 Year | Lydacan Castle Turlough - 12 Year | Lydacan Castle Turlough - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plover | NA | -99.7 | -99.5 | Large Decline |
| Wigeon | 0.0 | -73.9 | -52.9 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 115.9 | 15.7 | -25.3 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | 365.4 | -33.1 | -9.0 | Intermediate Decline |
| Mute Swan | -4.2 | 117.0 | 22.3 | Stable or Increasing |
| Coot | -29.3 | 72.6 | 33.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mallard | 13.5 | 43.0 | 36.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Tufted Duck | -48.6 | 57.6 | 40.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Grebe | -38.6 | 87.5 | 82.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 182.1 | 47.7 | 92.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 61.4 | 11.5 | 119.0 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | -4.2 | 117.0 | 22.3 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 61.4 | 11.5 | 119.0 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 0.0 | -73.9 | -52.9 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 13.5 | 43.0 | 36.2 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 182.1 | 47.7 | 92.9 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | -48.6 | 57.6 | 40.9 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | -29.3 | 72.6 | 33.6 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | -38.6 | 87.5 | 82.4 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 115.9 | 15.7 | -25.3 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | NA | -99.7 | -99.5 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydacan Castle Turlough | 365.4 | -33.1 | -9.0 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
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)