I-WeBS Poulaphouca Reservoir 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 Poulaphouca Reservoir (site code 0T198) 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 | Poulaphouca Reservoir - 5 Year | Poulaphouca Reservoir - 12 Year | Poulaphouca Reservoir - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapwing | -52.1 | -50.0 | -56.3 | Large Decline |
| Curlew | -1.2 | -21.9 | -48.8 | Moderate Decline |
| Golden Plover | 173.0 | 46.4 | -12.2 | Intermediate Decline |
Species Analysis
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulaphouca Reservoir | -52.1 | -50.0 | -56.3 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulaphouca Reservoir | 173.0 | 46.4 | -12.2 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulaphouca Reservoir | -1.2 | -21.9 | -48.8 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
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)