I-WeBS Cabragh Wetlands 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 Cabragh Wetlands (site code 0J307) 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 | Cabragh Wetlands - 5 Year | Cabragh Wetlands - 12 Year | Cabragh Wetlands - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coot | 82.3 | 4.3 | -83.6 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | -21.8 | -82.4 | -68.0 | Large Decline |
| Pintail | 19.3 | -23.4 | -59.9 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -22.1 | -63.7 | -56.2 | Large Decline |
| Grey Heron | 87.8 | 10.8 | -44.9 | Moderate Decline |
| Shoveler | 27.8 | -35.4 | -44.4 | Moderate Decline |
| Mallard | -9.9 | -38.1 | -41.4 | Moderate Decline |
| Wigeon | 14.9 | -36.3 | -40.8 | Moderate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 44.8 | -4.0 | -11.0 | Intermediate Decline |
| Little Grebe | -21.0 | -60.9 | 2.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | -14.9 | -25.5 | 9.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Curlew | 65.5 | -19.3 | 11.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Gadwall | -71.2 | 15.6 | 15.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Egret | -13.8 | 56.2 | 4900.0 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 44.8 | -4.0 | -11.0 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 27.8 | -35.4 | -44.4 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Gadwall
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -71.2 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| National | -26.5 | 4.3 | 24.4 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 14.9 | -36.3 | -40.8 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -9.9 | -38.1 | -41.4 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Pintail
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 19.3 | -23.4 | -59.9 |
| National | -0.8 | -6.0 | -13.7 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -14.9 | -25.5 | 9.6 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 82.3 | 4.3 | -83.6 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -21.0 | -60.9 | 2.6 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -22.1 | -63.7 | -56.2 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -21.8 | -82.4 | -68.0 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 65.5 | -19.3 | 11.6 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | 87.8 | 10.8 | -44.9 |
| National | 1.0 | -4.9 | 6.6 |
Little Egret
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabragh Wetlands | -13.8 | 56.2 | 4900.0 |
| 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)