I-WeBS Lough Corrib Trends Report
I-WeBS Trends Report 1994/95 – 2019/20
First Published 2022-04-03, Updated 2023-08-17
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 Corrib (site code 0G004) 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 Corrib - 5 Year | Lough Corrib - 12 Year | Lough Corrib - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlin | 4.5 | -52.1 | -80.0 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | -74.5 | -78.0 | -78.3 | |
| Lapwing | -52.8 | -68.8 | -78.3 | |
| Curlew | -56.6 | -39.8 | -60.3 |
Species Analysis
Golden Plover
Lapwing
Dunlin
Curlew
Citations
Please cite this work as follows:
Kennedy, J., Burke, B., Fitzgerald, N., Kelly, S.B.A., Walsh, A.J. & Lewis, L.J. 2023. 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/2023/08/iwebs_trends_report.html)