South Tayside Goose Roosts (2596)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: South Tayside Goose Roosts
Central coordinates: Latitude: 56.2653, Longitude: -3.8343
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 61 to 124
Area of KBA (km2): 4.74171
Protected area coverage (%): 99.55
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A series of freshwater lochs and smaller water bodies with associated wetland habitats, including raised mire, base-rich flushes and fen. Ancient woodland notable for its lichen flora also occurs within the IBA. The site is important as a roost for wintering geese. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
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 as three IBAs (Carsebreck and Rhynd Lochs; Duppin Lochs; Dummond Lochs); combined and renamed in 1992, with no signficant boundary changes since. SPA boundary used from JNCC; digitised at 1:10,000 scale. Additional area added on 1:50,000 maps.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |