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Condition (NatureScot)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Greenland barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis), non-breeding | Favourable | — | 2013-06-19 |
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| barnacle goose | Roosting |
| barnacle goose | Wintering |
Description
Switha The small island of Switha is situated in Scapa Flow and supports an internationally important wintering population of Greenland barnacle geese Branta leucopsis. The barnacle geese roost on Switha and feed on the neighbouring island of South Walls. An average of 1,200 birds was recorded during the winter of 2002/03 representing approximately 2% of the British population of the Greenland barnacle goose.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| barnacle goose | Branta leucopsis | LC (NonBreeding) | bird-goose | anatidae |