I-WeBS Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland 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 Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland (site code 0G322) 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 | Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland - 5 Year | Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland - 12 Year | Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pochard | -63.2 | -95.1 | -98.6 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 25.0 | -53.9 | -41.2 | Moderate Decline |
| Golden Plover | 700.0 | 5500.0 | -26.3 | Moderate Decline |
| Wigeon | 25.2 | 28.6 | -2.7 | Intermediate Decline |
| Tufted Duck | -12.4 | -17.0 | 1.3 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mallard | -17.6 | -1.4 | 10.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 28.8 | 24.3 | 34.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Curlew | 1428.6 | 234.4 | 135.2 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | 25.2 | 28.6 | -2.7 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | -17.6 | -1.4 | 10.2 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | 28.8 | 24.3 | 34.9 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | -63.2 | -95.1 | -98.6 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | -12.4 | -17.0 | 1.3 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | 25.0 | -53.9 | -41.2 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | 700.0 | 5500.0 | -26.3 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinduff Turlough & Grassland | 1428.6 | 234.4 | 135.2 |
| 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)