Flannan Isles (2476)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Flannan Isles
Central coordinates: Latitude: 58.2880, Longitude: -7.5903
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 88
Area of KBA (km2): 0.59162
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Six rocky islands and outlying skerries located about 30 km west of Lewis, and supporting predominantly maritime grassland vegetation. A lighthouse is situated within the IBA. These islands are of major importance for their breeding seabird colonies.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989; no significant boundary changes since then. SPA boundary used from JNCC; digitised at 1:10,000 scale.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (98%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 90 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 10 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |