Mappp.co geology and wildlife sites

Cam Lough

…rrier Circus cyaneus, sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus, buzzard Buteo buteo, kestrel Falco tinnunculus, merlin Falco columbarius and Peregrine Falco peregrinus. There are significant populations of both grey seal Halichoerus grypus and common seal Phoca vitulina. Off-shore islands and…

Glannau Rhoscolyn

…Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, for which the site is also selected, and the peregrine Falco peregrinus. Other species of interest are breeding shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis, raven Corvus corax and kestrel Falco tinnunculus which nest on the cliffs and populations of whitethroat Sylvia…

Porth Ceiriad, Porth Neigwl ac Ynysoedd Sant Tudwal

…rocorax carbo, kittiwake Rissa tridactyla, fulmar Fulmarus glacialis, peregrine Falco peregrinus, and rock pipit Anthus petrosus. The adjacent heath and farmland supports breeding populations of meadow pipit Anthus pratensis, linnet Carduelis cannabina, wheatear Oenanthe oenanth…

Castlemartin Range

…us argentatus and shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis. Raven Corvus corax, peregrine Falco peregrinus, kestrel Falco tinnunculus, swift Apus apus, house martin Delichon urbicum and rock pipit Anthus petrosus also nest on the cliffs. Buzzards Buteo buteo nest in wooded areas within the…

Marsland to Clovelly Coast

…s of breeding birds. The coast is a traditional breeding area for the peregrine Falco peregrinus, kestrel Falco tinnunculus, raven Corvus corax and fulmar Fulmarus glacialis, while gulls Larus spp. and rock pipit Anthus spinoletta also breed on the cliffs. dormouse Muscardinus a…

Black Mountains

… its birds. Characteristic upland species such as raven Corvus corax, peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus, merlin Falco columbarius and red grouse Lagopus lagopus are present near the southerly limits of their range in Britain, whilst the unimproved pastures and scattered scrub com…

Muirkirk Uplands

…ircus cyaneus, non-breeding Short-eared owl Asio flammeus, breeding Peregrine Falco peregrinus, breeding Merlin Falco columbarius, breeding Golden plover Pluvialis apricaria, breeding

East Halladale

…the site. The breeding territories of golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos, peregrine Falco peregrinus and merlin Falco columbarius also lie within the site. Dunlin and golden plover Breeding golden plover Pluvialis apricaria and dunlin Calidris alpina schinzii are widely distributed a…

Blithfield Reservoir

…ion of wintering and passage birds attracts predatory species such as peregrine Falco peregrinus and merlin Falco columbarius, whilst ospreys Pandion haliaetus are regular visitors on migration.

Marlbank

…erum is plentiful. Birds of prey include sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus, peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and kestrel Falco tinnunculus. Red grouse Lagopus lagopus and golden plover Pluvialis apricaria have been recorded. Badger Meles meles, pine marten Martes martes and Irish hare…

Lochan Buidhe Mires

…lag goose Anser anser breed on the lochs and lochans. Raptors including merlins Falco columbarius, peregrines Falco peregrinus and golden eagles Aquila chrysaetos use the area for hunting and are also part of the breeding bird assemblage.

Berwyn

…uding internationally significant numbers of hen harrier Circus cyaneus, merlin Falco columbarius, peregrine Falco peregrinus and red kite Milvus milvus, as well as significant proportions of the Welsh populations of other species including short-eared owl Asio flammeus, golden p…

Bodmin Moor, North

…species of bird in small numbers, including hen harrier Circus cyaneus*, merlin Falco columbarius*, peregrine Falco peregrinus* and there are regular winter records of red kite Milvus milvus*. It is the main wintering area in Cornwall for snipe and short-eared owl Asio flammeus*.…

Berrow Dunes

…aurus stellaris, snipe Gallinago gallinago, woodcock Scolopax rusticola, merlin Falco columbarius, peregrine Falco peregrinus and hen harrier Circus cyaneus are regular winter visitors.

West Pennine Moors

…d breeding birds including teal Anas crecca, red grouse Lagopus lagopus, merlin Falco columbarius, peregrine Falco peregrinus, curlew Numenius arquata, short eared owl Asio flammeus, wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe the, raven Corvus corax and twite Linaria flavirostris. The higher are…

Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt

…special interest for breeding populations of hen harrier Circus cyaneus, merlin Falco columbarius and peregrine Falco peregrinus, an assemblage of upland bird species, the ground beetle Epaphius rivularis, the weevil Anthonomus conspersus, and the fungus gnat Brevicornia kingi, t…

Garron Plateau

…ent summer resident. The plateau also provides a good hunting ground for merlin Falco columbarius, peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and to a lesser degree buzzard Buteo buteo and hen harrier Circus cyaneus, while raven Corvus corax are frequently found scavenging on carrion. ht…

Curry and Hay Moors

…looded fields. Raptor species such as short eared owl * Asio flammeus, merlin * Falco columbarius and peregrine * Falco peregrinus regularly hunt over the site in winter. The moist fields in spring and early summer support a diverse and numerous breeding bird population which is …

North Lowther Uplands

…s, breeding and non-breeding Golden plover Pluvialis apricaria, breeding Merlin Falco columbarius, breeding Peregrine Falco peregrinus, breeding Short-eared owl Asio flammeus, breeding

Ramsey / Ynys Dewi

… arvensis, meadow pipit Anthus pratensis, wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe, peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus, little owl Athene noctua, kestrel Falco tinnunculus, buzzard Buteo buteo, raven Corvus corax, stonechat Saxicola torquatus and shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis. The land on Rams…

River Feshie

… morinellus Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus Merlin Falco columbarius Osprey Pandion haliaetus Peregrine Falco peregrinus Scottish crossbill Loxia scotica Spotted crake Porzana porzana Whooper swan Cygnus cygnus Wigeon Mareca penelope Wood sandpi…

Cuilcagh Mountain

…eding site for golden plover Pluvialis apricaria in Northern Ireland. Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus regularly breed along the cliff faces while merlin Falco columbarius are frequently seen. The bog is occasionally used as a feeding and roosting site by Greenland white-fronted…

Skelpick Peatlands

…tica and greylag goose Anser anser breed among some of the bog pools. Peregrine Falco peregrinus breed on the site and golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos and merlin Falco columbarius nest nearby and hunt over the area for prey. Various species of wader are also present including gree…

Goonhilly Downs

…Locustella naevia. The Goonhilly site as a whole is a hunting ground for merlin Falco columbarius, kestrel Falco tinnunculus, buzzard Buteo buteo, short-eared owl Asio flammeus, barn owl Tyto alba, peregrine Falco peregrinus and hen harrier Circus cyaneus.

Eryri

… these are significant populations of chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, peregrine Falco peregrinus, raven Corvus corax and twite Linaria flavirostris. Other upland and moorland species breeding on the site include ring ouzel Turdus torquatus, red grouse Lagopus lagopus scotica, sni…

Boscastle to Widemouth

…also occur. Several uncommon bird species breed regularly including: peregrine Falco peregrinus, raven Corvus corax, razorbill Alca torda, guillemot Uria aalge and oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus. The intertidal area is important for breeding grey seals Halichoerus grypus w…

Hoy

…skua (Stercorarius skua), breeding Guillemot (Uria aalge), breeding Peregrine (Falco peregrinus), breeding Red-throated diver (Gavia stellata), breeding

West Exmoor Coast and Woods

…tear Oenanthe oenanthe. This coast is also a traditional area for the peregrine Falco peregrinus. Several important geological features occur along this coast. In the Devonian Period, some 360– 400 million years ago, a continental landmass lay to the north and sea to the south e…

Lundy

…nest on the cliffs, as do razorbill Alca torda, guillemot Uria aalge, peregrine Falco peregrinus and raven Corvus corax. The island is well known as an observation point for passage and vagrant species and several birds nest on the plateau; mainly passerines and waders. Many inv…

Fair Head and Murlough Bay

… Lower plant assemblage: Bryophytes, Lower plant assemblage: Lichens, peregrine falcon Calcareous grassland, oakwood, Maritime cliff and slopes, Wet heath, Oligotrophic lakes, Fens, Intertidal rock Structural and metamorphic geology, Carboniferous stratigraphy, Mesozoic Palaeo…

Glannau Tonfanau i Friog

…lmarus glacialis, herring gull Larus argentatus, raven Corvus corax , peregrine Falco peregrinus and chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax breed along the cliffs. Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo use the cliffs for roosting and most of these are likely to come from the nearby breeding colo…

Malvern Common

…dus torquatus and by wintering species such as raven Corvus corax and peregrine Falco peregrinus. The site also supports a wide range of mammals including such scarce species as dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius and polecat Mustela putorius. A disused railway tunnel beneath the M…

The Cliffs of Magho

…s hypoleucos and ringed plover Charadrius hiaticula around the lough, peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus on the cliffs and wood warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix in the woodland. In addition, the cliffs support notable colonies of both house martin Delichon urbicum and swift Apus ap…

Coedydd Aber

…Fawr falls has more montane qualities and supports breeding raven and peregrine Falco peregrinus on the cliff ledges. This area is also used by ring ouzel Turdus torquatus. Dipper Cinclus cinclus, goosander, Mergus merganser and grey wagtail Motacilla cinerea are also found on th…

Carstairs Kames

…range of hen harrier Circus cyaneus , short-eared owl Asio flammeus , peregrine Falco peregrinus and golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos . Otters Lutra lutra are known to use the Coladoir River. Habitats : Blanket bog : Depressions on the peat substrates Birds : Golden eagle (Aquila…

Scrabo

…an olivine-dolerite composition. The site regularly supports breeding peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/scrabo-assi

Porthgwarra to Pordenack Point

…ommon wintering species such as chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita and peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus. This site is one of the most important in Cornwall for the numbers of species of passage migrants; 168 species have been recorded here. The rocky pinnacles and ledges support…

Upper Wye Gorge

… Sitta europaea and tawny owl Strix aluco with raven Corvus corax and peregrine Falco peregrinus nesting on cliff ledges. The rich invertebrate fauna includes two nationally rare insects, a fly Hilara media and a wasp Omalus puncticollis and several uncommon butterflies such as …

Eastern Mournes

…ew ring ouzel Turdus torquatus. High cliffs with ledges hold breeding peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and raven Corvus corax. Heathland is a particularly important habitat for the common lizard Zootoca vivipara and the species is well-represented in the Eastern Mournes. The hea…

Arfordir Penrhyn Angle / Angle Peninsula Coast

…the weevils Trachyphloeus rectus and Trichosirocalus dawsoni. Feeding peregrine Falco peregrinus are regularly seen and have been recorded breeding on this site, along with feeding and over wintering greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipp…

Western Mournes and Kilfeaghan Upper

…ags and cliffs within the area also provide regular nesting sites for peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus. The Mourne Mountains in general are an important area for this endangered bird of prey. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/western-mournes-kilfeaghan-upper-assi

Polruan to Polperro

… at Lansallos Cliff. The cliffs also support the Red Data Book listed peregrine Falco peregrinus and small breeding populations of shags Phalacrocorax aristotelis and fulmar Fulmarus glacialis.

Skomer Island and Middleholm

…f the island, feeding on small mammals. Other breeding birds include peregrine Falco peregrinus, oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, lapwing Vanellus vanellus, skylark Alauda arvensis, curlew Numenius arquata, wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe, linnet Carduelis cannabina, and reed bun…

Bembridge Down

…tatus and a small number of breeding shags Phalacrocorox aristofelis. Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus also bred regularly on these cliffs until the late 1950's. The terrestrial, cliff top grassland is composed mainly of species rich chalk grassland. This contains locally abun…

Mullion Cliff to Predannack Cliff

… aalge and lesser black-backed gull Larus fuscus. Raven Corvus corax, peregrine Falco peregrinus, stonechat Saxicola rubicola and rock pipit Anthus spinoletta also breed at this site. Geology Mullion Island The metabasalt lavas of Mullion Island are representative of the volcan…

Coladoir Bog

…range of hen harrier Circus cyaneus , short-eared owl Asio flammeus , peregrine Falco peregrinus and golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos . Otters Lutra lutra are known to use the Coladoir River. REMARKS Coladoir Bog SSSI is part of the Coladoir Bog Special Area of Conservation (SAC),…

Headon Warren and West High Down

…lemot Uria aalge, razorbill Alca torda and puffin Fratercula arctica. peregrine falcons Falco peregrinus recolonised the cliffs in the 1980’s. The cliffs and cliff top grassland support a number of rare and local sea cliff plants including the hoary stock Matthiola incana and ro…

West Lizard

…and heaths provide feeding grounds for wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe and peregrine Falco peregrinus. Geology Kynance Cove The Lizard complex consists of a large serpentinised peridotite body, largely underlain by amphibolites and cut by later gabbros, basic dykes and granitic vein…

South Pennine Moors

…s, is of regional and national importance. The large numbers of breeding merlin Falco columbarius, golden plover Pluvialis apricaria and twite Linaria flavirostris are of international importance. The southern end of the site has good exposures of the Millstone Grit series and t…

Knock Dhu Sallagh Braes

… distribution within Northern Ireland, has been recorded on the site. Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus and Irish hare Lepus timidus subsp. hibernicus have also been recorded. It is hoped that continued sensitive management of the area will ensure that the rich assemblage of sp…

Binevenagh

…ovide a range of semi-natural habitats for animals, including nesting peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and fulmar Fulmarus glacialis. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/binevenagh-assi

Arfordir Niwgwl - Aber Bach / Newgale - Little Haven Coast

…rtula atrovirens and the liverwort Cololejeunea minutissima. Breeding peregrine Falco peregrinus and over wintering greater horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum have also been recorded within the site. Remarks: The site lies entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National P…

Godrevy Head to St Agnes

…he largest breeding colony of kittiwake Rissa tridactyla in Cornwall. Peregrine Falco peregrinus and rock pipit Anthus spinoletta breed on the cliffs whilst stonechat Saxicola rubicola nest in scattered cliff-top scrub.

Galboly

…The cliff sections within the site provide a regular nesting site for peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus. County Antrim is a stronghold for this endangered bird of prey. Peregrine falcon is a Northern Ireland Species of Conservation Concern. It is also listed as a species subject…

The Gobbins

…arbo, shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis and common guillemot Uria aalge. Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus also breed within the designated area. The Gobbins is also notable for its maritime cliffplant communities. The diversity of these communities is influenced by a number of fac…

Dark Peak

… north. Meadow pipits and other small song birds form the staple prey of merlin Falco columbarius. On the better draining slopes below the plateaux blanket mire, areas of heath and acid grassland support significant numbers of breeding curlew Numenius arquata red grouse Lagopus …

Tievebulliagh

… selaginoides. Tievebulliagh crag provides a regular nesting site for peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/tievebulliagh-assi

Pentire Peninsula

…itats for predatory and carrion feeding birds. Raven Corvus corax and peregrine Falco peregrinus have been recorded here. Peregrines are known to breed at Rumps Point where there is also a long established colony of house martins Delichon urbicum. Other breeding birds at Pentire …

Giant's Causeway and Dunseverick

…ed in the past and use lands in the area of Benbane Head for feeding. Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and twite Linaria flavirostris also breed and are present throughout the year. of the breeding seabirds, significant populations of fulmar Fulmarus glacialis and black guillemo…

Waterwynch Bay to Saundersfoot Harbour

…re a feature of the freshwater seepages on these cliffs. Two pairs of peregrine Falco peregrinus and small numbers of fulmar Fulmarus glacialis regularly nest and breed within the site. Allis shad Alosa alosa and twaite shad A. fallax have been observed in the intertidal waters o…

Stroma

…us glacialis) Guillemot (Uria aalge) Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Peregrine (Falco peregrinus) Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Razorbill (Alca torda)

Foinaven

…us torquatus, snow bunting Plectrophenax nivalis, raven Corvus corax, peregrine Falco peregrinus, golden plover Pluvialis apricaria, dunlin Calidris alpina shinzii and golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos.

Aire Point to Carrick Du

…crocorax aristotelis, kittiwake Rissa tridactyla and gulls Larus spp. Peregrine Falco peregrinus and raven Corvus corax nest on secluded cliff slopes and carns. Areas of scrub on the cliff tops and in the valleys provide nesting sites for many species, including stonechat Saxicol…

Cadair Idris

…Alantic salmon Salmo salar. Birds which breed within the site include peregrine Falco peregrinus, raven Corvus corax, ring ouzel Turdus torquatus and skylark Alauda arvensis. The woodland and ffridd support typical species including wood warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix, pied flyc…

Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd a'r Glannau at Garreg yr Imbill

… Vipera berus, chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, raven Corvus corax and peregrine Falco peregrinus. The coast from Llanbedrog to Pwllheli is of special interest for its nationally rare intertidal communities in the sandy/muddy gravel and clay habitats and for its nationally rare am…

The Malvern Hills

…dus torquatus and by wintering species such as raven Corvus corax and peregrine Falco peregrinus. The site also supports a wide range of mammals including such scarce species as dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius and polecat Mustela putorius. A disused railway tunnel beneath the…

Scawt Hill

… altered chalk surfaces. The crag provides a regular nesting site for peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/scawt-hill-assi

Largalinny

…x. Raptors are also frequently seen hunting over the heath, including peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus and hen harrier Circus cyaneus, which is known to have bred in the Largalinny Valley. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/largalinny-assi

Freshwater East Cliffs to Skrinkle Haven

…egularly feed along parts of this section, and there is a traditional peregrine Falco peregrinus eyrie on the cliffs, along with breeding fulmar Fulmarus glacialis and raven Corvus corax, while areas of scrub are frequented by whitethroat Sylvia communis, lesser whitethroat Sylvi…

White Rocks

…lso occurs locally in the sward. The site regularly supports breeding peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus while caves and rock fissures provide nesting locations for a notable population of black guillemot Cepphus grylle. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/white-rocks-assi

Exmoor Coastal Heaths

…. Buzzard Buteo buteo and raven Corvus corax nest within the site and peregrine Falco peregrinus hunt over the cliffs. The mires provide nesting habitat for snipe and a few pairs of nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus nest on the woodland edges of North Hill.

Banagher Glen

…ich includes a diverse moth community, notable breeding birds such as peregrine Falco peregrinus, wood warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix and redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus as well as badger Meles meles and red squirrel Sciurus vulgaris. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/b…

Tintagel Cliffs

…ide valuable breeding sites for a variety of birds including the rare peregrine Falco peregrinus. Colonies of razorbill Alca torda, shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis, kittiwake Rissa tridactyla, great black-backed gull Larus marinus, lesser black-backed gull L. fuscus, herring gull …

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