I-WeBS Lough Iron 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 Iron (site code 0W012) 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 Iron - 5 Year | Lough Iron - 12 Year | Lough Iron - 23 Year | Long Term Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pochard | -25.4 | 25.7 | -94.2 | Large Decline |
| Golden Plover | -42.6 | -73.5 | -92.5 | |
| Lapwing | -42.0 | -61.5 | -88.9 | |
| Curlew | -45.2 | -21.5 | -83.2 | |
| Wigeon | -20.2 | -3.2 | -74.1 | |
| Mallard | -21.8 | -62.8 | -67.7 | |
| Shoveler | -15.6 | 33.3 | -66.5 | |
| Teal | 38.2 | 42.4 | -61.0 | |
| Coot | -8.2 | 9.8 | -33.0 | Moderate Decline |
| Tufted Duck | -22.4 | 43.1 | -21.0 | Intermediate Decline |
| Mute Swan | 16.7 | -14.2 | -13.3 |
Species Analysis
Mute Swan
Wigeon
Teal
Mallard
Shoveler
Pochard
Tufted Duck
Coot
Golden Plover
Lapwing
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)