I-WeBS Kiltiernan 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 Kiltiernan Turlough (site code 0G320) 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 | Kiltiernan Turlough - 5 Year | Kiltiernan Turlough - 12 Year | Kiltiernan Turlough - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Godwit | -98.2 | -22.2 | -89.4 | Large Decline |
| Dunlin | -96.6 | 130.8 | -80.4 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | -95.4 | -6.8 | -79.2 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -83.1 | -33.0 | -77.7 | Large Decline |
| Knot | 333.3 | -96.9 | -69.0 | Large Decline |
| Curlew | -62.7 | -6.5 | -60.0 | Large Decline |
| Redshank | -67.8 | 44.1 | -18.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Wigeon | -38.7 | 72.5 | 21.1 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mallard | -22.9 | 33.7 | 22.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | -55.4 | 86.8 | 41.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Tufted Duck | 31.9 | 66.7 | 64.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 57.8 | 112.8 | 88.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mute Swan | 23.4 | 292.3 | 106.8 | Stable or Increasing |
| Coot | 3407.7 | 165.1 | 188.6 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | 23.4 | 292.3 | 106.8 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | 57.8 | 112.8 | 88.7 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -38.7 | 72.5 | 21.1 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -22.9 | 33.7 | 22.7 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -55.4 | 86.8 | 41.4 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | 31.9 | 66.7 | 64.4 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | 3407.7 | 165.1 | 188.6 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -83.1 | -33.0 | -77.7 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -95.4 | -6.8 | -79.2 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -62.7 | -6.5 | -60.0 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Black-tailed Godwit
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -98.2 | -22.2 | -89.4 |
| National | 22.5 | 25.0 | 92.3 |
Knot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | 333.3 | -96.9 | -69.0 |
| National | 0.0 | -12.2 | -9.8 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -96.6 | 130.8 | -80.4 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
Redshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiltiernan Turlough | -67.8 | 44.1 | -18.3 |
| 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)