I-WeBS Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) 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 Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) (site code 0L464) 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 | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 5 Year | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 12 Year | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlin | -5.5 | 39.4 | -67.9 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -28.8 | 12.5 | -66.9 | Large Decline |
| Oystercatcher | -36.8 | -36.4 | -44.2 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | -18.6 | -36.6 | -37.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Redshank | -26.2 | -39.2 | -12.7 | Intermediate Decline |
| Turnstone | -70.7 | 82.9 | -1.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Greenshank | -21.6 | -18.6 | 19.3 | Stable or Increasing |
| Black-tailed Godwit | -17.0 | 7.3 | 64.8 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Oystercatcher
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -36.8 | -36.4 | -44.2 |
| National | -17.5 | -31.1 | 10.8 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -28.8 | 12.5 | -66.9 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -18.6 | -36.6 | -37.0 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Black-tailed Godwit
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -17.0 | 7.3 | 64.8 |
| National | 22.5 | 25.0 | 92.3 |
Turnstone
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -70.7 | 82.9 | -1.3 |
| National | -33.6 | -46.0 | -23.7 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -5.5 | 39.4 | -67.9 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
Redshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -26.2 | -39.2 | -12.7 |
| National | -14.0 | -28.4 | 6.7 |
Greenshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) | -21.6 | -18.6 | 19.3 |
| National | 0.9 | 7.3 | 41.0 |
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)