I-WeBS Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool 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 Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool (site code 0J201) 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 | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 5 Year | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 12 Year | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pochard | 10.3 | -36.6 | -90.4 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -34.2 | -43.2 | -71.2 | Large Decline |
| Mute Swan | 8.3 | -40.0 | -58.5 | Large Decline |
| Coot | 7.5 | 213.0 | -55.6 | Large Decline |
| Tufted Duck | -16.7 | 90.5 | -30.4 | Moderate Decline |
| Mallard | -24.8 | -5.7 | -29.6 | Moderate Decline |
| Teal | 25.0 | 30.1 | -22.1 | Intermediate Decline |
| Golden Plover | 521.4 | 521.4 | -3.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Wigeon | -46.0 | -35.9 | 45.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Grebe | 9.9 | 5.7 | 50.0 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 8.3 | -40.0 | -58.5 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | -46.0 | -35.9 | 45.0 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | -24.8 | -5.7 | -29.6 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 25.0 | 30.1 | -22.1 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 10.3 | -36.6 | -90.4 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | -16.7 | 90.5 | -30.4 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 7.5 | 213.0 | -55.6 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 9.9 | 5.7 | 50.0 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | -34.2 | -43.2 | -71.2 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool | 521.4 | 521.4 | -3.3 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
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)