I-WeBS Lough Iron 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 Lough Iron (site code 0W012) 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 | Lough Iron - 5 Year | Lough Iron - 12 Year | Lough Iron - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldeneye | -39.3 | -51.4 | -98.1 | Large Decline |
| Pochard | -25.4 | 25.7 | -94.2 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | -42.6 | -73.5 | -92.5 | Large Decline |
| Lapwing | -42.0 | -61.5 | -88.9 | Large Decline |
| Curlew | -45.2 | -21.5 | -83.2 | Large Decline |
| Wigeon | -20.2 | -3.2 | -74.1 | Large Decline |
| Pintail | -51.4 | 9.0 | -72.4 | Large Decline |
| Mallard | -21.8 | -62.8 | -67.7 | Large Decline |
| Shoveler | -15.6 | 33.3 | -66.5 | Large Decline |
| Cormorant | -26.3 | 12.2 | -62.0 | Large Decline |
| Teal | 38.2 | 42.4 | -61.0 | Large Decline |
| Great Crested Grebe | -21.2 | -53.4 | -44.7 | Moderate Decline |
| Coot | -8.2 | 9.8 | -33.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Tufted Duck | -22.4 | 43.1 | -21.0 | Intermediate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 16.7 | -14.2 | -13.3 | Intermediate Decline |
| Grey Heron | -28.3 | 34.1 | 2.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Grebe | 27.0 | 42.4 | 34.3 | Stable or Increasing |
| Gadwall | -50.0 | 81.2 | 180.6 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | 16.7 | -14.2 | -13.3 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Shoveler
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -15.6 | 33.3 | -66.5 |
| National | 23.0 | -21.3 | -10.8 |
Gadwall
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -50.0 | 81.2 | 180.6 |
| National | -26.5 | 4.3 | 24.4 |
Wigeon
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -20.2 | -3.2 | -74.1 |
| National | 0.9 | -17.0 | -18.2 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -21.8 | -62.8 | -67.7 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Pintail
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -51.4 | 9.0 | -72.4 |
| National | -0.8 | -6.0 | -13.7 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | 38.2 | 42.4 | -61.0 |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -25.4 | 25.7 | -94.2 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -22.4 | 43.1 | -21.0 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Goldeneye
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -39.3 | -51.4 | -98.1 |
| National | -32.5 | -39.0 | -66.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -8.2 | 9.8 | -33.0 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | 27.0 | 42.4 | 34.3 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Great Crested Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -21.2 | -53.4 | -44.7 |
| National | -39.5 | -6.1 | -10.8 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -42.0 | -61.5 | -88.9 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -42.6 | -73.5 | -92.5 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -45.2 | -21.5 | -83.2 |
| National | -9.4 | -23.7 | -43.1 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -26.3 | 12.2 | -62.0 |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Iron | -28.3 | 34.1 | 2.7 |
| National | 1.0 | -4.9 | 6.6 |
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)