I-WeBS Buckroney Fen 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 Buckroney Fen (site code 0T302) 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 | Buckroney Fen - 5 Year | Buckroney Fen - 12 Year | Buckroney Fen - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapwing | 39.1 | 17.1 | -73.3 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | 35.7 | 375.0 | -58.7 | Large Decline |
| Curlew | 6.9 | -9.4 | -37.4 | Moderate Decline |
| Mallard | 103.9 | 150.0 | 14.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mute Swan | 153.1 | 138.2 | 52.8 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 100.0 | 233.3 | 73.9 | Stable or Increasing |
| Gadwall | -75.1 | 18100.0 | 78.4 | Stable or Increasing |
| Wigeon | 477.8 | 1633.3 | 420.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Shoveler | 236.4 | 1750.0 | 516.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Egret | 550.0 | NA | NA | Not Applicable |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 153.1 | 138.2 | 52.8 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 236.4 | 1750.0 | 516.7 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Gadwall
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | -75.1 | 18100.0 | 78.4 |
| National | -26.5 | 4.3 | 24.4 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 477.8 | 1633.3 | 420.0 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 103.9 | 150.0 | 14.0 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 100.0 | 233.3 | 73.9 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 39.1 | 17.1 | -73.3 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 35.7 | 375.0 | -58.7 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 6.9 | -9.4 | -37.4 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Little Egret
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckroney Fen | 550.0 | NA | NA |
| National | 34.6 | 61.5 | 483.3 |
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)