I-WeBS Killineer Quarry, Drogheda 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 Killineer Quarry, Drogheda (site code 0Z201) 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 | Killineer Quarry, Drogheda - 5 Year | Killineer Quarry, Drogheda - 12 Year | Killineer Quarry, Drogheda - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pochard | 111.4 | -68.2 | -61.2 | Large Decline |
| Coot | 74.7 | -19.0 | -22.1 | Intermediate Decline |
| Great Crested Grebe | 17.0 | -47.0 | -3.9 | Intermediate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 71.7 | 13.2 | 0.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Mallard | 191.9 | -5.3 | 12.5 | Stable or Increasing |
| Tufted Duck | -11.4 | -35.8 | 25.0 | Stable or Increasing |
| Little Grebe | 126.2 | 3.3 | 26.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Grey Heron | 3.2 | 51.6 | 27.6 | Stable or Increasing |
| Cormorant | 77.8 | 100.0 | 28.0 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 71.7 | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Mallard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 191.9 | -5.3 | 12.5 |
| National | -11.3 | -19.7 | -19.1 |
Pochard
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 111.4 | -68.2 | -61.2 |
| National | -19.8 | -60.4 | -79.1 |
Tufted Duck
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | -11.4 | -35.8 | 25.0 |
| National | -20.7 | -28.9 | -17.9 |
Coot
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 74.7 | -19.0 | -22.1 |
| National | -10.1 | 1.1 | -23.2 |
Little Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 126.2 | 3.3 | 26.7 |
| National | 6.1 | 16.7 | 38.2 |
Great Crested Grebe
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 17.0 | -47.0 | -3.9 |
| National | -39.5 | -6.1 | -10.8 |
Cormorant
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 77.8 | 100.0 | 28.0 |
| National | 38.5 | 8.4 | 42.9 |
Grey Heron
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killineer Quarry, Drogheda | 3.2 | 51.6 | 27.6 |
| 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)