I-WeBS Little Brosna Callows 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 Little Brosna Callows (site code 0R301) 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 | Little Brosna Callows - 5 Year | Little Brosna Callows - 12 Year | Little Brosna Callows - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew | -77.6 | -81.1 | -97.4 | Large Decline |
| Dunlin | -25.2 | -2.7 | -90.7 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | 53.3 | -16.4 | -44.2 | Moderate Decline |
| Golden Plover | 14.5 | -34.9 | -39.5 | Moderate Decline |
| Black-tailed Godwit | 13.5 | -13.5 | -22.8 | Intermediate Decline |
Species Analysis
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brosna Callows | 53.3 | -16.4 | -44.2 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brosna Callows | 14.5 | -34.9 | -39.5 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brosna Callows | -77.6 | -81.1 | -97.4 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Black-tailed Godwit
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brosna Callows | 13.5 | -13.5 | -22.8 |
| National | 22.5 | 25.0 | 92.3 |
Dunlin
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brosna Callows | -25.2 | -2.7 | -90.7 |
| National | 5.9 | -21.2 | -45.2 |
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)