South Westray Coast (2598)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: South Westray Coast
Central coordinates: Latitude: 59.2673, Longitude: -2.9020
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 2.99369
Protected area coverage (%): 1.12
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A low-lying rocky coastline interspersed with sandy bays. The IBA is important for wintering waders.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989; no significant boundary changes since then. 2000 area incorrect at 530ha. Digitised onto 1:50,000 scale OS maps.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |