I-WeBS Braganstown 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 Braganstown (site code 0Z301) 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 | Braganstown - 5 Year | Braganstown - 12 Year | Braganstown - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plover | 286.2 | -80.3 | -38.1 | Moderate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 175.6 | 61.4 | -36.5 | Moderate Decline |
| Lapwing | 65.1 | -24.8 | 69.7 | Stable or Increasing |
| Curlew | 311.8 | NA | 125.8 | Stable or Increasing |
| Teal | 1300.0 | -53.7 | NA | Not Applicable |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganstown | 175.6 | 61.4 | -36.5 |
| National | 4.6 | 9.6 | 13.8 |
Teal
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganstown | 1300.0 | -53.7 | NA |
| National | 1.8 | 5.7 | 19.4 |
Lapwing
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganstown | 65.1 | -24.8 | 69.7 |
| National | -6.5 | -45.1 | -63.9 |
Golden Plover
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganstown | 286.2 | -80.3 | -38.1 |
| National | -16.9 | -58.1 | -54.1 |
Curlew
| Site | 5 Year | 12 Year | 23 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganstown | 311.8 | NA | 125.8 |
| 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)