Mappp.co geology and wildlife sites

Carlingford Lough

…%. Carlingford Lough is internationally important for its breeding roseate tern Sterna dougallii, holding some 4.3% of the European Community population. In addition three species of breeding tern are nationally significant within the site. Sandwich tern Sterna sandvicensis, comm…

Strangford Lough Part 2

…sser extent on Swan Island and Dunnyneill Island. Small numbers of roseate tern Sterna dougallii and Arctic tern Sterna paradisaea have been recorded, while numbers of common tern Sterna hirundo and sandwich tern Sterna sandvicensis constitute over 10% and over 40% respectively o…

Glas Eileanan

…ands annually support a nationally-important breeding population of common tern Sterna hirundo. Common terns have bred here in nationally-important numbers annually since 1984 and this site represents the largest common tern breeding colony in Scotland. The islands are covered by…

Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast

…ocet Recurvirostra avosetta, -little tern Sternula albifrons and -common tern Sterna hirundo; -a diverse assemblage of breeding birds of sand dunes, saltmarsh and lowland open waters and their margins; -non-breeding shelduck Tadorna tadorna, shoveler Spatula clypeata, gadwall …

Strangford Lough Part 1

…our species of tern occur in important concentrations, most notably common tern Sterna hirundo and sandwich tern Sterna sandvicensis, with over 20% and over 40% respectively of the total Irish breeding populations. Within the area, important colonies are found on Ogilby, Black Ro…

Loch Fleet

…s ostralegus, shelduck Tadorna tadorna, eider Somateria mollissima, Arctic tern Sterna paradisaea, common tern Sterna hirundo, and little tern Sternula albifrons breed on the foreshore, dune and saltmarsh habitats. Other coastal breeding birds include; wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe,…

Larne Lough

…on Swan Island. Over the period 1989-1993 an average of 6 pairs of roseate tern Sterna douqallii 1.8% of the European Union's breeding population was recorded, making this an internationally important area for the species. In addition, over the same period, averages of 174 pairs …

Inchmickery

…tration of breeding terns in the Lothian area. The colony included common terns Sterna hirundo, Sandwich terns Thalasseus sandvicensis and roseate terns Sterna dougallii. The last terns nested on the island in 1998.

Outer Ards

…land, Groomsport holds an internationally significant population of Arctic tern Sterna paradisaea. With a five-year average of 207 breeding pairs, this site holds some 4.7 % of the Irish population. Notable numbers of sandwich tern Sterna sandvicensis also breed at this site toge…

Long Craig Island

…Road Bridge. The island supports a nationally important colony of roseate terns Sterna dougallii, with the numbers present regularly of national importance since 1989. This is the only colony of roseate terns in Scotland and one of up to six remaining colonies in Britain. A small…

Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands

…oup regularly support nationally important breeding populations of roseate tern Sterna dougallii and storm petrel Hydrobates pelagicus. Storm petrel breed on Round Island, whilst the roseate terns breed on other rocks and offshore islands. Another important breeder which particul…

Lough Neagh

…eland, as well as significant numbers of snipe Gallinago gallinago, common tern Sterna hirundo, tufted duck, pochard, gadwall and shoveler Spatula clypeata. These birds are mainly concentrated on islands, fens and swamps and fen meadows. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/…

Gugh

…of the nationally rare balm leaved figwort Scrophularia scorodonia. Common tern Sterna hirundo breed on the heathland on the south of the island and there is also a large colony of lesser black backed gull Larus fuscus here. Other breeding sea birds include herring gull Larus arg…

Humber Estuary

…nged plover Charadrius dubius, snipe Gallinago gallinago, redshank, common tern Sterna hirundo, cuckoo Cuculus canorus, kingfisher Alcedo atthis, yellow wagtail Motacilla flava, grasshopper warbler Locustella naevia, sedge warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, reed warbler Acroceph…

Pettigoe Plateau

…and snipe Gallinago gallinago, while hen harrier Circus cyaneus and common tern Sterna hirundo are known to breed in the area. In addition the site is also regularly used in winter by Greenland white-fronted goose Anser albifrons flavirostris for feeding and roosting. https://ww…

Newtown Harbour

…small numbers of breeding Sandwich tern Thalasseus sandvicensis and common tern Sterna hirundo and has supported a colony of little tern Sternula albifrons. Breeding redshank and lapwing Vanellus vanellus, species whose breeding habitat is rapidly declining in Britain, occur in s…

Dee Estuary

…e Dee Estuary also supports nationally important numbers of feeding common tern Sterna hirundo These birds historically nested on the Burton Marshes where they were frequently inundated by spring tides. They now nest on specially developed habitats on lagoons within the Shotton S…

Amwell Quarry

…ufted duck Aythya fuligula, little ringed plover Charadrius dubius, common tern Sterna hirundo, kingfisher Alcedo atthis, sedge warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, reed warbler A. scirpaceus and reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus. The site also supports an outstanding assemblage …

Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary

…es breed within the SSSI together with a substantial population of common terns Sterna hirundo. Black headed gull populations regularly represent between three to four percent of the British population. Breeding redshank and lapwing, species whose breeding habitat is rapidly decl…

Annet

…inus together with razorbill Alca torda, fulmar Fulmarus glacialis, common tern Sterna hirundo, herring gull Larus argentatus, kittiwake Rissa tridactyla, cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo and shag P. aristotelis.

Samson (With Green, White, Puffin & Stony Islands)

… and Green Island support a nationally important breeding colony of common tern Sterna hirundo whilst roseate tern S. dougallii breed on North Hill and Green Island. There are also recent records of sandwich tern S. sandvicensis on Green Island. The colony of lesser black backed …

Whiteness Head

…es for the SSSI. Bar-tailed godwit Limosa lapponica, non-breeding Common tern Sterna hirundo, breeding Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo, non-breeding Curlew Numenius arquata, non-breeding Goldeneye Bucephala clangula, non-breeding Goosander Mergus merganser, non-breeding Greylag …

Rye Meads

…he London basin. The lagoons support the region's largest colony of common tern Sterna hirundo which breed very successfully on floating rafts. The lagoon banks hold a nationally important breeding concentration of tufted ducks and duckling survival is high compared to other site…

South Thames Estuary and Marshes

…ircus cyaneus, short eared owl Asio flammeus, ruff Calidris pugnax, common tern Sterna hirundo, avocet and golden plover Pluvialis apricaria. Vegetation The saltmarshes support characteristic vegetation dominated by the saltmarsh grasses Puccinellia, the glassworts Salicornia, …

Meikle Loch and Kippet Hills

…ge and in winter, including teal, pochard, wigeon and tufted duck. Common tern Sterna hirundo, breeding Little tern Sternula albifrons, breeding Sandwich tern Thalasseus sandvicensis, breeding Pink-footed goose Anser brachyrhynchus, non-breeding* Waterfowl assemblage, non-bree…

Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits

…over Charadrius hiaticula, kingfisher Alcedo atthis and colonies of common tern Sterna hirundo, including the largest two in the county at Earls Barton and Stanwick. Breeding reed warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus, sedge warbler A. schoenobaenus and the rare Cetti’s warbler Cettia…

Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary

…le Loch Special Protection Area (SPA) for the birds listed below. Common tern Sterna hirundo Little tern Sternula albifrons Sandwich tern Thalasseus sandvicensis Pink-footed goose Anser brachyrhynchus, non-breeding Waterfowl assemblage, non-breeding Eider Somateria mollissima,…

Barn Elms Wetland Centre

…a, little ringed plover Charadrius dubius, redshank Tringa totanus, common tern Sterna hirundo, sedge warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, reed warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus and reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus. Other important wetland species which have bred or attempted to br…

Poole Harbour

…lly important colonies of Sandwich and common terns Thalasseus sandvicensis and Sterna hirundo. The expanse of intertidal flats with large populations of invertebrates is of great importance as a feeding resource for large numbers of wading birds and wildfowl in winter. These win…

Handa Island

… and great skua S. skua breed in the interior of the island, whilst common tern Sterna hirundo and Arctic tern S. paradisaea breed on the beaches and offshore islets. Arctic skua, guillemot, kittiwake and razorbill Nationally important numbers of four seabird species breed on Han…

Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

… Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Sandwich tern Thalasseus sandvicensis, common tern Sterna hirundo, little tern Sternula albifrons, Cetti’s warbler Cettia cetti and bearded tit Panurus biarmicus. Whilst many breeding birds use habitats throughout the SSSI, there are four areas that …

Attenborough Gravel Pits

… ringed plovers Charadrius dubius and the largest colony of nesting common tern Sterna hirundo in the county. Vertical sandy banks are important for nesting kingfisher Alcedo atthis, whilst mature trees fringing the lagoons provide nest sites for a colony of grey heron Ardea cine…

Longman and Castle Stuart Bays

…us and wigeon Mareca penelope. Bar-tailed godwit Limosa lapponica Common tern Sterna hirundo Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo* Curlew Numenius arquata* Goldeneye Bucephala clangula* Goosander Mergus merganser* Greylag goose Anser anser Osprey Pandion haliaetus Oystercatcher Haema…

Shotton Lagoons and Reedbeds

… Reedbeds are of special interest for their breeding population of common tern, Sterna hirundo and their reedswamp vegetation characterised by common reed Phragmites australis. Shotton Lagoons and Reedbeds are situated on former intertidal land at the head of the Dee Estuary 1 km…

Medway Estuary and Marshes

…nk Tringa totanus, black headed gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus and common tern Sterna hirundo, also has an interesting flora. The most abundant plants include sea aster Aster tripolium, sea lavender Limonium vulgare, cord grass Spartina anglica and saltmarsh grass Puccinellia ma…

North Norfolk Coast

…ng populations of national importance include up to 1,000 pairs of common terns Sterna hirundo, 27 pairs in 1982 of avocets Recurvirostra avosetta and up to 100 pairs of bearded tits Panurus biarmicus. Bitterns Botaurus stellaris and marsh harriers Circus aeruginosus are regular …

Castle Down (Tresco)

…ich heathland on the Downs supports an important breeding colony of common tern Sterna hirundo. Site Notified to the Secretary of State on 10 December 1986.

Dee Estuary / Aber Afon Dyfrdwy

… Afon Dyfrdwy also supports nationally important numbers of feeding common tern Sterna hirundo. These birds historically nested on the Burton Marshes where they were frequently inundated by spring tides. They now nest on specially developed habitats on lagoons within the Shotton …

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