Database release:
SDF
NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM

For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

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1.1 Type

A

1.2 Site code

IE0004034

1.3 Site name

Trawbreaga Bay SPA

1.4 First Compilation date

2003-11

1.5 Update date

2020-10

1.6 Respondent:

Name/Organisation:National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Address:               
Email:datadelivery@chg.gov.ie

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site classified as SPA:1995-02
National legal reference of SPA designation No information provided

2. SITE LOCATION

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2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:-7.312857
Latitude:55.299878

2.2 Area [ha]

1549.1614

2.3 Marine area [%]


No information provided

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):


No information provided

2.5 Administrative region code and name


No information provided

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Atlantic (0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them


No habitat types are reported for the site

3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them

Species Population in the site Site assessment
G Code Scientific Name S NP T Size Unit Cat. D.qual. A|B|C|D A|B|C
      MinMax  Pop.Con.Iso.Glo.
BA050Anas penelope    w  214  214  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA053Anas platyrhynchos    w  161  161  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA046Branta bernicla    w  362  362  i    G  C  A  C  B 
BA045Branta leucopsis    w  645  645  i    G  B  B  C  B 
BA149Calidris alpina    w  288  288  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA137Charadrius hiaticula    w  89  89  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA038Cygnus cygnus    w  10  10  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA130Haematopus ostralegus    w  163  163  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA182Larus canus    w  75  75  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA179Larus ridibundus    w  206  206  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA157Limosa lapponica    w  37  37  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA069Mergus serrator    w  11  11  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA160Numenius arquata    w  190  190  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA162Tringa totanus    w  34  34  i    G  C  B  C  C 
BA142Vanellus vanellus    w  247  247  i    G  C  B  C  C 
  • Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
  • S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
  • NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
  • Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
  • Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
  • Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
  • Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)

3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)

Species

Population in the site

Motivation

Group CODE Scientific Name S NP Size Unit Cat. Species Annex Other categories
     MinMax C|R|V|PIVVABCD
B  Ardea cinerea    12  12  i            X   
B  Larus argentatus    325  325  i              X 
  • Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
  • CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
  • S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
  • NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
  • Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
  • Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
  • Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons

4. SITE DESCRIPTION

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4.1 General site character

Habitat class % Cover
N0295.00
N032.00
N053.00

Total Habitat Cover

100

Other Site Characteristics

Situated on the extreme north Donegal coast close to Malin Head, Trawbreaga Bay is a very sheltered sea bay with a narrow strait to the open sea at the north-west end. There is a sandy peninsula, Dooagh Isle, to its west. It is fed by a number of small rivers or streams (Ballyboe River, Donagh River, Glennagannon River and others). An estimated 80% of the bay area is exposed at each low tide. Sediments are a mix of mud and sand flats, with some stony/rocky substrates. Mats of green algae occur on the open flats and Fucus spp. on the stones. In places the intertidal flats merge with salt marshes. Surrounding landuse is mostly low intensity agriculture.

4.2 Quality and importance

The site is notable as the most northerly wetland in Ireland. The area is frequented by a wintering flock of Branta leucopsis, which uses the site but also nearby grassland areas for feeding. Numbers regularly exceed the threshold for national importance. It supports an internationally important population of Branta bernicla hrota and a good diversity of other waterfowl species, including Cygnus cygnus and Limosa lapponica, though all in relatively low numbers. It is a regular site for Larus gulls in winter. Good quality intertidal habitat, with both feeding and roosting areas, is present. Trawbreaga Bay is a designated Wildfowl Sanctuary.

4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site

The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site

Negative Impacts
RankThreats and pressures [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
MA04o
LA08o
LE01.03o
LE03i
MF01i
Positive Impacts
RankActivities, management [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
MA04o
LE01.03o
MF01i

Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both

4.4 Ownership (optional)


No information provided

4.5 Documentation (optional)

Colhoun, K. (2001). I-WeBS Report 1998-99. BirdWatch Ireland, Dublin. Curtis, T.G.F. and Sheehy Skeffington, M.J. (1998). The salt marshes of Ireland: an inventory and account of their geographical variation. Biology and Environment, Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 98B: 87-104. Hunt, J., Derwin, J., Coveney, J. and Newton, S. (2000). Republic of Ireland. Pp. 365-416 in Heath, M.F. and Evans, M.I. (eds). Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority Sites for Conservation 1: Northern Europe. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International (BirdLife Conservation Series No. 8). Hutchinson, CD. (1979). Ireland's Wetlands and their Birds. Irish Wildbird Conservancy, Dublin. Irish Wetland Birds Survey (I-WeBS) Database, 1994/95-2000/01. BirdWatch Ireland, Dublin. Merne, O.J. (1989). Important bird areas in the Republic of Ireland. In: Grimmett, R.F.A. and Jones, T.A. (eds). Important Bird Areas in Europe. ICBP Technical Publication No. 9. Cambridge. Merne, O.J. and Walsh, A. (1994). Barnacle Geese in Ireland, spring 1993 and 1994. Irish Birds 5: 151-156.Merne, O.J. and Walsh, A. (2002). Barnacle Geese in Ireland, spring 1999. Irish Birds 7: 53-56.Sheppard, R. (1993). Ireland's Wetland Wealth. IWC, Dublin.

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):

Code Cover [%]
IE0580.00

5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code Site name Type Cover [%]
Trawbreaga Bay+80.00
IE05Trawbreaga Bay Wildfowl Sanctuary+80.00

Designated at international level:

Type Site name Type Cover [%]
Other Trawbreaga Bay+80.00

5.3 Site designation (optional)


No information provided

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

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6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:


No information provided

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

 Yes
No, but in preparation
X
No

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)


No information provided

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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INSPIRE ID:IE.NPWS.PS.NATURA2000.SPA.IE0004034
Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional)
 Yes
X
 No

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