I-WeBS Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) 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 Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) (site code 0L464) 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 | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 5 Year | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 12 Year | Stick Estuary (Oysterhaven) - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapwing | -28.8 | 12.5 | -66.9 | Large Decline |
| Oystercatcher | -36.8 | -36.4 | -44.2 | Moderate Decline |
| Curlew | -18.6 | -36.6 | -37.0 | |
| Redshank | -26.2 | -39.2 | -12.7 | Intermediate Decline |
| Black-tailed Godwit | -17.0 | 7.3 | 64.8 | Stable or Increasing |
Species Analysis
Oystercatcher
Lapwing
Black-tailed Godwit
Curlew
Redshank
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)