I-WeBS Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) 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 Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) (site code 0G317) 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 | Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) - 5 Year | Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) - 12 Year | Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew | -75.5 | -79.8 | -84.7 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 71.4 | -23.4 | -66.4 | Large Decline |
| Little Grebe | -60.6 | -74.3 | -60.2 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | 90.9 | -43.2 | -39.1 | Moderate Decline |
| Mallard | 5.6 | -13.7 | 6.5 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mute Swan | 39.4 | 5.7 | 12.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 0.0 | -16.7 | 16.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Wigeon | 67.7 | 28.4 | 20.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Tufted Duck | 12.9 | 45.8 | 29.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 16.3 | 78.1 | 35.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Gadwall | 6.0 | 222.7 | 136.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Cormorant | -19.1 | 3.8 | NA | Not Applicable |
| Grey Heron | 215.4 | 46.4 | NA | Not Applicable |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 39.4 | 5.7 | 12.2 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 16.3 | 78.1 | 35.7 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Gadwall
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 6.0 | 222.7 | 136.7 |
| National | -26.5 | 4.3 | 24.4 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 67.7 | 28.4 | 20.9 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 5.6 | -13.7 | 6.5 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 0.0 | -16.7 | 16.9 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 12.9 | 45.8 | 29.6 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | -60.6 | -74.3 | -60.2 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 71.4 | -23.4 | -66.4 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 90.9 | -43.2 | -39.1 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | -75.5 | -79.8 | -84.7 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | -19.1 | 3.8 | NA |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolough Headford (Turloughcor) | 215.4 | 46.4 | NA |
| 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)