I-WeBS River Suir Lower 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 Lower (site code 0M301) 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 Lower - 5 Year | River Suir Lower - 12 Year | River Suir Lower - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plover | 45.3 | -33.0 | -88.5 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 79.2 | -34.4 | -65.6 | Large Decline |
| Dunlin | 89.1 | 47.5 | -49.7 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | -9.6 | -19.5 | -43.1 | Moderate Decline |
| Black-tailed Godwit | 87.5 | 221.4 | -12.6 | Intermediate Decline |
| Oystercatcher | 190.6 | 210.0 | 2.2 | Stable or Increasing |
| Redshank | 174.2 | -12.4 | 13.3 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Oystercatcher
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 190.6 | 210.0 | 2.2 |
| National | -17.5 | -31.1 | 10.8 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 79.2 | -34.4 | -65.6 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 45.3 | -33.0 | -88.5 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | -9.6 | -19.5 | -43.1 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Black-tailed Godwit
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 87.5 | 221.4 | -12.6 |
| National | 22.5 | 25.0 | 92.3 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 89.1 | 47.5 | -49.7 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
Redshank
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Suir Lower | 174.2 | -12.4 | 13.3 |
| National | -14.0 | -28.4 | 6.7 |
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)