Monifieth Bay
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sanderling (Calidris alba), non-breeding | Favourable | — | 2005-03-31 |
Climate exposure
This is about exposure to a nationwide pressure this habitat type carries — not a verdict on this site's own management.
Coastal habitats are exposed to sea-level rise and storm erosion. Where hard sea defences sit behind them, there's nowhere landward to retreat to — a squeeze that keeps compressing the habitat no matter how well it's managed.
Geology & landscape
Landscape processes: Coastal
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| sanderling | Roosting |
| sanderling | Wintering |
Description
Monifieth Bay Monifieth Bay is situated on the north shore of the outer Firth of Tay 5 km east of Dundee. It consists primarily of intertidal sand and mud, extending for four km along the coast and up to 1km seawards. The site is important as the extensive mud flats with its rich invertebrate population provide a feeding ground for wintering waders specifically important numbers of sanderling. Sanderling utilise Monifieth Bay at low tide to feed on the exposed mud and sand. They roost elsewhere, mainly on Buddon Ness to the east and on Lucky Scalp on the south side of the estuary.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sanderling | Calidris alba | LC (NonBreeding) | bird-wader | scolopacidae |