I-WeBS Ballinlough 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 Ballinlough (site code 0M002) 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 | Ballinlough - 5 Year | Ballinlough - 12 Year | Ballinlough - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigeon | 3.2 | 230.3 | -82.7 | Large Decline |
| Mallard | -54.3 | 60.0 | -33.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 12.0 | -7.4 | -15.8 | Intermediate Decline |
| Teal | 35.5 | 320.0 | -12.5 | Intermediate Decline |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinlough | 12.0 | -7.4 | -15.8 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinlough | 3.2 | 230.3 | -82.7 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinlough | -54.3 | 60.0 | -33.0 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinlough | 35.5 | 320.0 | -12.5 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
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)