I-WeBS River Suir Upper 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 River Suir Upper (site code 0J302) 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 | River Suir Upper - 5 Year | River Suir Upper - 12 Year | River Suir Upper - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plover | 461.1 | 71.2 | -88.7 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -12.6 | -38.2 | -87.1 | Large Decline |
| Wigeon | -13.1 | -55.2 | -78.3 | Large Decline |
| Curlew | 10.8 | 48.4 | -73.9 | Large Decline |
| Teal | -44.8 | -20.9 | -48.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 67.9 | -31.5 | -27.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Grey Heron | 28.1 | -52.9 | -13.0 | Intermediate Decline |
| Cormorant | 239.1 | 47.2 | 32.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Egret | -18.8 | NA | NA | Not Applicable |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | 67.9 | -31.5 | -27.0 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | -13.1 | -55.2 | -78.3 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | -44.8 | -20.9 | -48.0 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | -12.6 | -38.2 | -87.1 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | 461.1 | 71.2 | -88.7 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | 10.8 | 48.4 | -73.9 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | 239.1 | 47.2 | 32.2 |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | 28.1 | -52.9 | -13.0 |
| National | 1.0 | -4.9 | 6.6 |
Little Egret
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Upper | -18.8 | NA | NA |
| National | 34.6 | 61.5 | 483.3 |
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)