I-WeBS Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool 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 Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool (site code 0J201) 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 | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 5 Year | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 12 Year | Walsh’s Sandpit Rathcool - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard | -24.8 | -5.7 | -29.6 | Moderate Decline |
| Teal | 25.0 | 30.1 | -22.1 | Intermediate Decline |
| Wigeon | -46.0 | -35.9 | 45.0 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Wigeon
Teal
Mallard
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)