I-WeBS Ventry Harbour 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 Ventry Harbour (site code 0K911) 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 | Ventry Harbour - 5 Year | Ventry Harbour - 12 Year | Ventry Harbour - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigeon | -81.1 | 287.5 | -33.6 | Moderate Decline |
| Mallard | -48.1 | -18.2 | -21.7 | Intermediate Decline |
| Teal | -43.5 | -34.2 | 2.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Grey Heron | 40.0 | -33.8 | 5.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Cormorant | 18.9 | 1.1 | 23.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Light-bellied Brent Goose | -6.5 | -1.1 | 87.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Egret | 23.2 | -12.7 | NA | Not Applicable |
Species Analysis
Light-bellied Brent Goose
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | -6.5 | -1.1 | 87.0 |
| National | -11.2 | 1.2 | 93.3 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | -81.1 | 287.5 | -33.6 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | -48.1 | -18.2 | -21.7 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | -43.5 | -34.2 | 2.0 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | 18.9 | 1.1 | 23.9 |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | 40.0 | -33.8 | 5.4 |
| National | 1.0 | -4.9 | 6.6 |
Little Egret
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventry Harbour | 23.2 | -12.7 | 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)