# EMERALDSITE

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,slope,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:metamorphic


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs.  Transition mires and quaking bogs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,peat,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1130 Estuaries translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat X01 Estuaries.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1140 Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A2.2 Littoral sand and muddy sand, A2.3 Littoral mud and A2.4 Littoral mixed sediments. The area of the Annex I habitat 1140 was 39.06 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Estuaries for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Petromyzon marinus for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Lampetra fluviatilis for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,valley3 Marine: Geology:mud,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,limestone,metalliferous,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.A4 Ravine and slope woodland; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland; Annex I habitat 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.21 Riverine Fraxinus - Alnus woodland, wet at high but not at low water.  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:igneous,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 7130 Blanket bogs (* if active bog) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D1.2 Blanket bogs; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland; Annex I habitat 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.21 Riverine Fraxinus - Alnus woodland, wet at high but not at low water.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 3260 Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat C2.2 Permanent non-tidal, fast, turbulent watercourses which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 3260 was 17.52 hectares.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Lutra lutra for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Margaritifera margaritifera for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,sedimentary,metamorphic,alluvium,igneous,peat,nutrient-poor,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat G1.A22 British Fraxinus - Acer campestre - Mercurialis perennis forests which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 9180 was 99.54 hectares.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,metamorphic,sandstone,basic,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,slope,valley


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,alluvium,sand,nutrient-poor,mud,calc-schists,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,island,floodplain


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 6210 Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) (* important orchid sites) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E1.2 Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes; Annex I habitat 6410 Molinia meadows on calcareous, peaty or clayey-silt-laden soils (Molinion caeruleae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E3.5 Moist or wet oligotrophic grassland; Annex I habitat 9190 Old acidophilous oak woods with Quercus robur on sandy plains translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats G1.11 Riverine Salix woodland and G1.21 Riverine Fraxinus - Alnus woodland, wet at high but not at low water. The area of the Annex I habitat 91E0 was 143.67 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Molinia meadows on calcareous, peaty or clayey-silt-laden soils (Molinion caeruleae) for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Old acidophilous oak woods with Quercus robur on sandy plains for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Triturus cristatus for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Euphydryas (Eurodryas, Hypodryas) aurinia for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,neutral,acidic,basic,sand,peat,nutrient-rich,clay,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,lowland,valley


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 3160 Natural dystrophic lakes and ponds translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat C1.4 Permanent dystrophic lakes, ponds and pools; Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 6210 Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) (* important orchid sites) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E1.2 Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes; Annex I habitat 6410 Molinia meadows on calcareous, peaty or clayey-silt-laden soils (Molinion caeruleae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E3.5 Moist or wet oligotrophic grassland; Annex I habitat 7130 Blanket bogs (* if active bog) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D1.2 Blanket bogs; Annex I habitat 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs; Annex I habitat 7220 Petrifying springs with tufa formation (Cratoneurion) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat C2.12 Hard water springs; Annex I habitat 7230 Alkaline fens translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D4.1 Rich fens, including eutrophic tall-herb fens and calcareous flushes and soaks; Annex I habitat 8110 Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H2.3 Temperate-montane acid siliceous screes; Annex I habitat 8120 Calcareous and calcshist screes of the montane to alpine levels (Thlaspietea rotundifolii) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H2.4 Temperate-montane calcareous and ultra-basic screes; Annex I habitat 8210 Calcareous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H3.2 Basic and ultra-basic inland cliffs; Annex I habitat 8240 Limestone pavements translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H3.511 Limestone pavements; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.A4 Ravine and slope woodland. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat F3.17 NA which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 9180 was 137.04 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially split into the following Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 3130 Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing waters with vegetation of the Littorelletea uniflorae and/or of the Isoëto-Nanojuncetea was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats C1.1 Permanent oligotrophic lakes, ponds and pools and C1.25 Charophyte submerged carpets in mesotrophic waterbodies; Annex I habitat 3150 Natural eutrophic lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition - type vegetation was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats C1.32 Free-floating vegetation of eutrophic waterbodies, C1.33 Rooted submerged vegetation of eutrophic waterbodies and C3.2 Water fringing reedbeds and tall helophytes other than canes. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Natural eutrophic lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition-type vegetation for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Molinia meadows on calcareous, peaty or clayey-silt-laden soils (Molinion caeruleae) for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Petrifying springs with tufa formation (Cratoneurion) for which the area is considered to support a significant presence. which is considered to be rare as its total extent in the United Kingdom is estimated to be less than 100 hectares.  Alkaline fens for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Limestone pavements for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Blanket bogs for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,neutral,clay,basic,limestone,sandstone,sedimentary,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,upland,slope,hilly,escarpment,caves


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  European dry heaths for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Lucanus cervus for which this is one of only four known outstanding localities in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,acidic,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 3160 Natural dystrophic lakes and ponds translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat C1.4 Permanent dystrophic lakes, ponds and pools; Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths.The following Annex I habitats were partially merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat, plus, according to UK national experts, to other EUNIS habitat(s) which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is split, and the part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs and 7150 Depressions on peat substrates of the Rhynchosporion were merged into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs, plus, according to UK national experts, to EUNIS habitat D2.1 Valley mires which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Natural dystrophic lakes and ponds for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  European dry heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Transition mires and quaking bogs for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Depressions on peat substrates of the Rhynchosporion for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,peat,sand,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,sedimentary,nutrient-poor,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,valley


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 5130 Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F3.16 Juniperus communis scrub; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland; Annex I habitat 91J0 Taxus baccata woods of the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G3.9 Coniferous woodland dominated by Cupressaceae or Taxaceae.  Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Taxus baccata woods of the British Isles for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,acidic,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,valley


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 1230 Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic Coasts was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B3.3 Rock cliffs, ledges and shores, with angiosperms. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat B3.4 Soft sea-cliffs, often vegetated which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 1230 was 449.68 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat G1.A22 British Fraxinus - Acer campestre - Mercurialis perennis forests which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 9180 was 33.98 hectares.  Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic coasts for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basalt,limestone,sandstone,neutral,sedimentary,basic,igneous2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,crags/ledges4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The following Annex I habitats were merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitats 7110 Active raised bogs and 7120 Degraded raised bogs still capable of natural regeneration were merged into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat X04 Raised bog complexes.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Active raised bogs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Degraded raised bogs still capable of natural regeneration for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,floodplain


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment; Annex I habitat 1130 Estuaries translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat X01 Estuaries; Annex I habitat 2140 Decalcified fixed dunes with Empetrum nigrum translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.5 Coastal dune heaths.The following Annex I habitats were merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitats 1310 Salicornia and other annuals colonizing mud and sand and 1330 Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) were merged into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A2.5 Coastal saltmarshes and saline reedbeds.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1140 Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A2.2 Littoral sand and muddy sand, A2.3 Littoral mud, A2.61 Seagrass beds on littoral sediments and A2.72 Littoral mussel beds on sediment. The area of the Annex I habitat 1140 was 6717.11 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Estuaries for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Phoca vitulina for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basalt,sandstone,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:biogenic reef,mud,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,open coast (including bay),lagoon,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 3130 Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing waters with vegetation of the Littorelletea uniflorae and/or of the Isoëto-Nanojuncetea was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat C1.1 Permanent oligotrophic lakes, ponds and pools. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat C1.2 Permanent mesotrophic lakes, ponds and pools which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 3130 was 1977.48 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing waters with vegetation of the Littorelletea uniflorae and/or of the IsoÃ«to-Nanojuncetea for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Petromyzon marinus for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Lampetra fluviatilis for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Lampetra planeri for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Salmo salar for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Lutra lutra for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,nutrient-poor,peat,sand,mud,metamorphic,metalliferous,limestone,sedimentary,acidic,igneous,granite,clay,neutral,calc-schists,basic,alluvium,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,escarpment,floodplain,hilly,slope,valley,lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,limestone,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,peat,metamorphic


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,lowland


DOCUMENTATION:
For further information on this site, including its features, conservation objectives, advice on operations and management, please see JNCC’s Site Information Centre via the link below. See also the UK Approach document for more information (link via the JNCC website).

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A6.61 Communities of deep-sea corals.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:not applicable2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:not applicableGeneral site characteristics: Biogenic cold water coral reef. Water greater than 200m depth. Full salinity. Minimal/no coastal influence. Moderate energy.


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,acidic,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,clay,neutral,nutrient-rich,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 3260 Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat C2.2 Permanent non-tidal, fast, turbulent watercourses which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 3260 was 126.88 hectares.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Salmo salar for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Lutra lutra for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,sandstone,alluvium,limestone,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland3 Marine: Geology:slate/shaleGeneral site characteristics: Soil & geology: The catchment area is dominated by metamorphic rocks of the Dalradian Super Group. These are predominatly schists derived from altered sandstones and siltstones with minor metamorphosed-limestones and dolerites. Small units of young


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 9120 Atlantic acidophilous beech forests with Ilex and sometimes also Taxus in the shrublayer (Quercion robori-petraeae or Ilici-Fagenion) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.6 Fagus woodland; Annex I habitat 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.21 Riverine Fraxinus - Alnus woodland, wet at high but not at low water.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Myotis bechsteini for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,basic,neutral,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,floodplain


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat D2.1 Valley mires which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 7140 was 32.39 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Transition mires and quaking bogs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,peat,granite,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1230 Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic Coasts translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B3.3 Rock cliffs, ledges and shores, with angiosperms; Annex I habitat 6210 Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) (* important orchid sites) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E1.2 Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes.  Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic coasts for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) for which the area is considered to support a significant presence. which is considered to be the priority sub-type: ?important orchid sites?.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,nutrient-poor,clay,limestone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,crags/ledges,coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:limestone/chalk4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),intertidal rock,cliffs


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat D2.1 Valley mires which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 7140 was 21.58 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Transition mires and quaking bogs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,sandstone,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths.  European dry heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,escarpment,upland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,alluvium,sedimentary,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 5130 Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F3.16 Juniperus communis scrub; Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.A4 Ravine and slope woodland; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats G1.11 Riverine Salix woodland and G1.21 Riverine Fraxinus - Alnus woodland, wet at high but not at low water. The area of the Annex I habitat 91E0 was 10.88 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  European dry heaths for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,igneous,peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,escarpment,crags/ledges,slope,upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 7130 Blanket bogs (* if active bog) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D1.2 Blanket bogs.  European dry heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Blanket bogs for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,sandstone,acidic,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Barbastella barbastellus - for which the area is considered to support a significant presence. Myotis bechsteini - for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,sedimentary,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,valley


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,limestone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D2.3 Transition mires and quaking bogs. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat D2.1 Valley mires which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 7140 was 16.12 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Transition mires and quaking bogs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,nutrient-poor,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,valley


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 2120 Shifting dunes along the shoreline with Ammophila arenaria ("white dunes") translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.3 Shifting coastal dunes; Annex I habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation ("grey dunes") translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes); Annex I habitat 21A0 Machairs (* in Ireland) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.9 Machair.The UK interpretation of the translation of Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation (grey dunes) to the Bern Convention Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes) includes types of this habitat in the Atlantic biogeographic region.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1210 Annual vegetation of drift lines was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats B1.1 Sand beach driftlines and B2.1 Shingle beach driftlines. The area of the Annex I habitat 1210 was 0.15 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially split into the following Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 3140 Hard oligo-mesotrophic waters with benthic vegetation of Chara spp. was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats C1.1 Permanent oligotrophic lakes, ponds and pools and C1.25 Charophyte submerged carpets in mesotrophic waterbodies. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  Machairs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation ("grey dunes") translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes); Annex I habitat 21A0 Machairs (* in Ireland) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.9 Machair.The UK interpretation of the translation of Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation (grey dunes) to the Bern Convention Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes) includes types of this habitat in the Atlantic biogeographic region.  Machairs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 4060 Alpine and Boreal heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F2.2 Evergreen alpine and subalpine heath and scrub; Annex I habitat 7130 Blanket bogs (* if active bog) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D1.2 Blanket bogs; Annex I habitat 8110 Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H2.3 Temperate-montane acid siliceous screes; Annex I habitat 8220 Siliceous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H3.1 Acid siliceous inland cliffs.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 6150 Siliceous alpine and boreal grasslands was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats E4.11 Boreo-alpine acidocline snow-patch grassland and herb habitats and E4.3 Acid alpine and subalpine grassland. The area of the Annex I habitat 6150 was 1151.91 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially split into the following Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 3130 Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing waters with vegetation of the Littorelletea uniflorae and/or of the Isoëto-Nanojuncetea was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats C1.1 Permanent oligotrophic lakes, ponds and pools and C3.4 Species-poor beds of low-growing water-fringing or amphibious vegetation. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  Oligotrophic to mesotrophic standing waters with vegetation of the Littorelletea uniflorae and/or of the IsoÃ«to-Nanojuncetea for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  European dry heaths for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Alpine and Boreal heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Siliceous alpine and boreal grasslands for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani) for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Siliceous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Blanket bogs for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,upland,hilly


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 4060 Alpine and Boreal heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F2.2 Evergreen alpine and subalpine heath and scrub; Annex I habitat 6430 Hydrophilous tall herb fringe communities of plains and of the montane to alpine levels translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat E5.5 Subalpine moist or wet tall-herb and fern stands; Annex I habitat 8110 Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H2.3 Temperate-montane acid siliceous screes; Annex I habitat 8220 Siliceous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat H3.1 Acid siliceous inland cliffs.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 6150 Siliceous alpine and boreal grasslands was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats E4.11 Boreo-alpine acidocline snow-patch grassland and herb habitats and E4.3 Acid alpine and subalpine grassland. The area of the Annex I habitat 6150 was 396.26 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  European dry heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Alpine and Boreal heaths for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Siliceous alpine and boreal grasslands for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani) for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Siliceous rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Hydrophilous tall herb fringe communities of plains and of the montane to alpine levels for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. which is considered to be rare as its total extent in the United Kingdom is estimated to be less than 1000 hectares.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,upland,crags/ledges


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 7230 Alkaline fens translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D4.1 Rich fens, including eutrophic tall-herb fens and calcareous flushes and soaks; Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat G1.A22 British Fraxinus - Acer campestre - Mercurialis perennis forests which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 9180 was 30.92 hectares.  Alkaline fens for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,peat,limestone,acidic,quartzite,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,coastal


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,acidic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,upland,hilly


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,upland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.1 Wet heaths; Annex I habitat 4030 European dry heaths translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F4.2 Dry heaths; Annex I habitat 5130 Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat F3.16 Juniperus communis scrub; Annex I habitat 7230 Alkaline fens translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat D4.1 Rich fens, including eutrophic tall-herb fens and calcareous flushes and soaks.  European dry heaths for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,granite,metamorphic,igneous,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly,slope


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:not applicable2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:not applicableGeneral site characteristics: Gravelly sand. Sand . Non-vegetated.  Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Sandy mounds.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
Hard bedrock reef. Low topographic  complexity. Circalittoral to Deepcircalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1180 Submarine structures made by leaking gases translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  Submarine structures made by leaking gases for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Submarine structures associated with pockmarks.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A6.1 Deep-sea rock and artificial hard substrata (but excluding A6.12 Deep sea artificial hard substrata) and A6.61 Communities of deep-sea corals. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 136203 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
3 Marine: Geology:cobble,boulder,gravel,metamorphic4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)General site characteristics: Hard bedrock. Low topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Deep circalittoral. Greater than 200m. Full salinity. Minimal/no coastal influence. High energy. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1220 Perennial vegetation of stony banks translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B2.3 Upper shingle beaches with open vegetation; Annex I habitat 1330 Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A2.5 Coastal saltmarshes and saline reedbeds; Annex I habitat 2120 Shifting dunes along the shoreline with Ammophila arenaria ("white dunes") translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.3 Shifting coastal dunes; Annex I habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation ("grey dunes") translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes).The UK interpretation of the translation of Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitat 2130 Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation (grey dunes) to the Bern Convention Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B1.4 Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes) includes types of this habitat in the Atlantic biogeographic region.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s): Annex I habitat 1230 Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic Coasts was partially translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat B3.3 Rock cliffs, ledges and shores, with angiosperms. According to UK national experts, a full translation would include translation to EUNIS habitat B3.4 Soft sea-cliffs, often vegetated which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 1230 was 1.17 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat(s) to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Vertigo angustior for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,neutral,basic,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitats were partially merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat. In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is split, and the part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time and 1170 Reefs were merged into Resolution No.4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
3 Marine: Geology:sedimentary,sand,biogenic reef4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)General site characteristics: Sand. Non-vegetated. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Open shelf ridge. Sabellaria spinulosa biogenic reef. Infralittoral. High energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:not applicable2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:not applicableGeneral site characteristics: Hard bedrock reef. High to medium topographic complexity. Circalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.It was not possible to translate the following Annex I habitat(s): Annex I habitat 3260 Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation as, according to UK national experts, it matches with EUNIS habitat C2.2 Permanent non-tidal, fast, turbulent watercourses which is not listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996). The area of the Annex I habitat 3260 was 82.09 hectares.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Salmo salar for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Lutra lutra for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,upland,floodplain,lowlandRamsar Wetland Types:Inland wetlandsSalinity:fresh


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 91A0 Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat G1.8 Acidophilous Quercus-dominated woodland.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.  Salmo salar for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.  Lutra lutra for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,lowland,floodplain,valley


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially split into the following Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A5 Sublittoral sediment, A6.1 Deep-sea rock and artificial hard substrata (but excluding A6.12 Deep sea artificial hard substrata) and A6.61 Communities of deep-sea corals. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: High to medium topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef.  Cold water coral. Deep circalittoral. Greater than 200m. Full salinity. Minimal/no coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were partially split into the following Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata and A5 Sublittoral sediment. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
3 Marine: Geology:biogenic reef,mud,sand,cobble,gravel,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs)


DOCUMENTATION:
Conservation Objectives - the DAERA link below provides access to the Conservation Objectives for this site.See also the 'UK Approach' document for more information (link via the JNCC website).

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Soil & geology:  Maerl (Both living and sub-fossil)Geomorphology & landscape: Drowned drumlins comprising large mega-ripples of sub-fossil maerl.  Site subject to strong tidal currents.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Anisus vorticulus for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,clay,alluvium,acidic,sedimentary,sandstone,sand,peat,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,clay,alluvium,peat,basic,shingle,sand,mud,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,floodplain


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Sand. Non-vegetated. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Open shelf ridge.


DOCUMENTATION:
For further information on this site, including its features, conservation objectives, advice on operations and management, please see Natural England's Designated Sites System and JNCC's Site Information Centres via the links below.  See also the UK Approach document for more information (link via the JNCC website).

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitats were partially merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat. In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is split, and the part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time and 1170 Reefs were merged into Resolution No.4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Gravelly sand. Sand. Non-vegetated. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Headland associated. Sabellaria spinulosa biogenic reef. Circalittoral. Moderate energy.


SITENAME:
Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitats were partially merged into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat. In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is split, and the part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time and 1170 Reefs were merged into Resolution No.4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.   Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Sabellaria spinulosa biogenic reef. Infralittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. High energy. Gravelly sand. Sand. Non-vegetated. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Headland associated.


DOCUMENTATION:
For further information on this site, including its features, conservation objectives, advice on operations and management, please see Natural England and JNCC's Conservation Advice on the Designated Sites System via the link below.

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1140 Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A2.2 Littoral sand and muddy sand, A2.3 Littoral mud and A2.4 Littoral mixed sediments. The area of the Annex I habitat 1140 was 3211.4 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: The different sites represent different sub-types of sandbank habitat, each has a slightly different range of sediment types, salinity and exposure to tides and wave action which results in different ranges of associated biological communities. Long Sands is influenced by tidal currents from the North Sea, and is highly dynamic tidally-influenced estuary mouth sandbank.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly. In some cases, only a partial translation was possible.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitats have a many to many relationship between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats. In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is partially split, and then part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 1170 Reefs and 8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves were translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A1.44 Communities of littoral caves and overhangs, A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata, A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata and A5 Sublittoral sediment. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Submerged or partially submerged sea caves for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: The site is composed of reef and cave habitat with the reef exhibiting geological variety supporting biogenic reef features. The caves lie at various levels above and below the high water mark and occur in several different rock types.


SITENAME:
Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 10226.87 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Reef habitats comprising complex topography. They support a wide variety of reef fauna and flora showing excellent examples of zonation from the infralittoral down to deeper water communities. Supports the most extensive and highest density beds and communities of several species of sea fan and coral and supports deeper water reef species.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 12601.31 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Geologically and topographically complex area consisting of upstanding sublittoral reefs, flat bedrock reefs and rocky shoals, all skirted by a relatively flat basin. The reef is a moderate to high-energy system with scour tolerant communities at slope bases.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 24963.3 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Submarine reefs comprising of a coastal margin reef and an offshore upstanding reef. Reefs are predominantly granite and topographically complex with high biological and biotope diversity. Characterised by high biodiversity tide swept comunities. This is a high-energy circalittoral reef system


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment; Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.   Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: The Shell Flat component of the Shell Flat and Lune Deep SAC is a crescent shaped sandbank comprising a range of mud and sand sediments. Shell Flat has a  typical sandy substrate biological community. Shell Flat is the only sandbank feature identified within the outer Shell Flat site and is known to provide important habitat for commercial fish species and bird populations.Lune Deep and the area immediately to the north support mixed faunal turf communities over a cobble/rock substrate. These areas provide habitat for erect hydroids and bryozoans with some areas having erect sponges which form the biotope Flustra foliacea and Haliclona oculata with a rich faunal turf on tide-swept circalittoral mixed substrata. The reef habitat present in the area represents a good example of boulder and bedrock reef, with the largest proportions of rock found along the unique kettle hole feature known as Lune Deep.  The northern edges of Lune Deep are characterised by heavily silted cobble and boulder slopes, subject to strong tidal currents with a dense hydroid and bryozoan turf.  This unique enclosed deep hole provides a contrasting habitat to the surrounding muddy communities of the Eastern Irish Mudbelt.  Data from a 2004 survey show that the northern flanks of Lune Deep are composed of exposed bedrock with a rugged seabed physiography. In contrast, the southern flank consists of a smooth seabed which is a sink for muddy sands.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Fisher's Estuarine Moth - Gortyna borelii lunata - for which this is one of only two known outstanding localities in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
Hamford Water is a large, shallow estuarine basin comprising tidal creeks, islands, intertidal mud, sand flats and saltmarshes. Above the saltmarsh there is unimproved and improved grassland (including grazing marsh), scrub, woodland, hedges, ditches, ponds and reedbeds.The underlying geology consists of Tertiary, Palaeogene clays overlain by Neogene and early Pleistocene crag deposits and fluvial deposits of mud, sand and shingle.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Fisher's Estuarine Moth - Gortyna borelii lunata - for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
The north facing slopes are composed of London Clay and support a tall herb community dominated by hog's fennel, together with some areas of neutral grassland where the most frequent species are meadow barley Hordeum secalnium, false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and red fescue Festuca rubra.Soil & geology - London clay.Geomorphology & landscape - coastal, grassland.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Hard bedrock. High to medium topographic complexity bedrock. Low topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Deep circalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Low energy.


OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Hard bedrock. Moderate & soft bedrock. High to medium topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Circalittoral. Deep circalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. High energy. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1180 Submarine structures made by leaking gases translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Submarine structures made by leaking gases for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Submarine structures associated with methane-derived authigenic carbonate (MDAC)


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 19353.07 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: The Studland to Portland SAC lies off the south coast of the county of Dorset in England. The site comprises a mosaic of two areas containing Annex I reef habitat. The areas are described as (from east to west):Studland Bay to Ringstead Bay Reefs;Portland Reefs Studland Bay to Ringstead Bay Reefs.Numerous areas of reef (in many forms) exist within the Studland Bay to Ringstead Bay marea. The reefs exhibit a large amount of geological variety, ranging from exposed chalk bedrock east of Ringstead Bay, through to exposed shales and clays, limestone and cementstone ledges, and boulders around Kimmeridge to Durlston, and back to exposed chalk bedrock between Ballard Cliffs and Handfast Point in the east of the site. A number of features of particular interest are present within this area including:A series of limestone ledges (up to 15m across) protruding from a shelly gravel in Worbarrow Bay; St Albans ledge, which is a unique reef feature extending out over 10km offshore. The feature is subject to strong tidal action, which has scoured holes down to 60m in some areas;An area of large limestone blocks known as the `seabed caves` located east of St Albans ledge;Evans Rock, which is a gently sloping mound in the outer limits of Swanage Bay. The mound has a flat top covered with small, slab-like boulders and cobbles, separated by small areas of shelly sand.Portland ReefsThe Portland Reefs area lies off the south, east and west coasts of Portland Bill and is characterised by flat bedrock, limestone ledges (Portland stone), large boulders and cobbles. Diver surveys in the western side of Portland Bill have recorded rugged limestone boulders providing deep gullies and overhangs. These occur where the coastal cliffs extend underwater and are clearly visible as 20m drop offs. Mytilus edulis beds are found to occur in very high densities on bedrock associated with strong currents off Portland Bill.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.The following Annex I habitats have a many to many relationship between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats. In effect, at least one of the Annex I features is split, and then part of the split is merged with the translation of another Annex I feature: Annex I habitats 1170 Reefs and 8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves were translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. This means the relationship between these Annex I and Resolution No. 4 (1996) features is very complex. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitats between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) EUNIS habitats to which the Annex I habitats have been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Submerged or partially submerged sea caves  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Phocoena phocoena  for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Soil & geology: Basalt, Ulster White Limestone, Waterloo Mudstone. Geomorphology & landscape: Islands, coastal cliffs and bays, bedrock and stony reef, sandbanks, subtidal seagrass, sandwaves, sea caves.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1110 Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A5 Sublittoral sediment.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 4330.42 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom. Reefs  for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.   Halichoerus grypus  for which the area is considered to support a significant presence.

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Soil & geology: coarse olivine dolerite, coarse sand, gravel and maerl. Geomorphology & landscape: islands and wave washed rocks, reef plateau, shoaling and pinnacle.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).The following Annex I habitat(s) were fully translated into a Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs translated into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom

OTHERCHARACT:
Physical site characteristics:Hard bedrock.  High to medium topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Deep circalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A3 Infralittoral rock and other hard substrata and A4 Circalittoral rock and other hard substrata. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 38656 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
Physical site characteristics:Hard bedrock.  High to medium topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Infralittoral.  Circalittoral. Deep circalittoral. Full salinity. Intermediate coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A6.1 Deep-sea rock and artificial hard substrata (but excluding A6.12 Deep sea artificial hard substrata) and A6.61 Communities of deep-sea corals. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 12845 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
Physical site characteristics:Hard bedrock. Low topographic complexity bedrock.  Cold water coral reef. Greater than 200m. Full salinity. Minimal/no coastal influence. Moderate energy.


QUALITY:
This site was originally designated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) for qualifying habitats listed on Annex I of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex I habitats listed in field 3.1 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with habitats listed on Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention), but the correspondence between Annex I habitats and Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats do not always correspond exactly.The UK does not have information on the extent of Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats either on SACs or more generally. As a result of splitting an Annex I habitat to more than one Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitat it is not possible to recalculate a ‘true’ Representativity score.The following Annex I habitat(s) were split into Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats: Annex I habitat 1170 Reefs was translated to Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats A6.1 Deep-sea rock and artificial hard substrata (but excluding A6.12 Deep sea artificial hard substrata) and A6.61 Communities of deep-sea corals. The area of the Annex I habitat 1170 was 62471 hectares. It was not possible to divide the area of the Annex I habitat(s) between the Resolution No. 4 (1996) habitats to which the Annex I habitat(s) has been translated.  Reefs for which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom.

OTHERCHARACT:
Physical site characteristics:Hard bedrock. Low topographic complexity bedrock. Stony reef. Cold water coral reef. Deep circalittoral. Greater than 200m. Full salinity. Minimal/no coastal influence. Moderate energy.


DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice to Support Management, as well as information about the identification process of the Inner Hebrides and the Minches SAC, please see the SNH Sitelink webpage (see link).The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 3030 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 9128 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf

QUALITY:
This site was originally designated for qualifying species listed on Annex II of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, known as the Habitats Directive. The Annex II species listed in field 3.2 of the Standard Data Form at this site have been matched with species listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).  Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)  "For which this is considered to be one of the best areas in the United Kingdom".

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and Geology - sand, shingle, gravel, mud, boulder.Geomorphology - subtidal rock (including rocky reefs), islands, open coast (including bay), subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mud), sound/strait.


DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice on Activities document, as well as information about the identification process of the UK network of harbour porpoise SACs, see the Site Information Centre (see link) for this site. The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 20237 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 41538 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Sand and coarse sediments. Non-vegetated. Full salinity. Water depths between 10m and 75m.


SITENAME:
Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Môr Hafren

DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice on Activities document, as well as information about the identification process of the UK network of harbour porpoise SACs, see the Site Information Centre (see link) for this site. The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 278 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 1713 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: Sand and coarse sediments. Full salinity. Water depths between Mean Low Water Tide and 70m.


SITENAME:
West Wales Marine / Gorllewin Cymru Forol

DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice on Activities document, as well as information about the identification process of the UK network of harbour porpoise SACs, see the Site Information Centre (see link) for this site. The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 964 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 2558 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: A mixture of hard substrate and sediments, including rock, coarse sediment, sand and mud. Full salinity. Water depths between Mean Low Water Tide and 100m.


SITENAME:
North Anglesey Marine / Gogledd Môn Forol

DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice on Activities document, as well as information about the identification process of the UK network of harbour porpoise SACs, see the Site Information Centre (see link) for this site. The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 453 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 1331 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf


DOCUMENTATION:
For information on this site, including the Selection Assessment Document, Conservation Objectives and Advice on Activities document, as well as information about the identification process of the UK network of harbour porpoise SACs, see the Site Information Centre (see link) for this site. The population size estimate in Section 3.2, provided at the time the site was proposed as an SCI, is based on data from a survey conducted in 2005 (Hammond et al. 2013). Revised “population in the site” estimates based on the 2016 survey (Hammond et al. 2017) are a minimum of 224 (lower 95% CI) and maximum of 656 (higher 95% CI). All these estimates are derived from one-month summer surveys and should not be considered as specific population sizes for the site. Hammond, P. Macleod, K. Berggren, P. Borchers, D. Burt, L. Canadas, A. Desportes, G.Donovan, G. Gilles, A. Gillespie, D. Gordon, J. Hiby, L. Kuklik, I. Leaper, R. Lehnert, K.Leopold, M. Lovell, P. Øien, N. Paxton, C. Ridoux, V. Rogan, E. Samarra, F. Scheidat, M.Sequeira, M. Siebert, U. Skov, H. Swift, R. Tasker, M. Teilmann, J. van Canneyt, O. Vazques, J. (2013). Cetacean abundance and distribution in European Atlantic shelf waters to inform conservation and management. Biological Conservation. 164. 107 - 122.Hammond, P. Lacey, C. Gilles, A. Viquerat, S. Börjesson, P. Herr, H. Macleod, K. Ridoux, V. Santos, M. Scheidat, M. Teilmann, J. Vingada, J. Øien, N. (2017). Estimates of cetaceanabundance in European Atlantic waters in summer 2016 from the SCANS-III aerial andshipboard surveys. Available: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/scans3/files/2017/05/SCANS-III-design-based-estimates-2017-05-12-final-revised.pdf

OTHERCHARACT:
General site characteristics: A mixture of coarse sediments, sand and mud. Full salinity. Water depths between Mean Low Water Tide and 150m.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Hydrobates pelagicus at least 1% of the GB population 1972  Oceanodroma leucorhoa  at least 1% of the GB population 1972.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Morus bassanus  4% of the North Atlantic biogeographic population 1994  Uria aalge 1% of the biogeographic population of the subspecies U. a. albionis and U. a. aalge 1986.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  130000 seabirds no count period specified, including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis, Hydrobates pelagicus, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Morus bassanus, Larus marinus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,shingle,peat,acidic,nutrient-poor,clay,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,slope3 Marine: Geology:sand,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:islands,cliffs,geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock,open coast (including bay),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Oceanodroma leucorhoa  up to 10% of the GB population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 50000 seabirds no count period specified Including: Uria aalge , Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis , Oceanodroma leucorhoa , Rissa tridactyla

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,hilly,coastal4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Hydrobates pelagicus 1% of the GB population no count period specified:   Oceanodroma leucorhoa  9.1% of the GB population  no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Stercorarius skua  1.9% of the World biogeographic population no count period specified:   Fratercula arctica  17.2% of the F.a. grabae biogeographic population no count period specified:   Morus bassanus  19% of the World biogeographic population no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  600000 seabirds no count period specified  Including:  Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis, Puffinus puffinus, Hydrobates pelagicus, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Morus bassanus, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,granite,mud,sand,igneous,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,slope3 Marine: Geology:gravel,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,cave/tunnel,surge gullies,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),islands,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta leucopsis [Eastern Greenland/Scotland/Ireland] 2% of the population in Great Britain 1988, (Fox and Ogilvie 1989)  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Alca torda 1% of the breeding population SCRC 1985-1988  Fratercula arctica 8.5% of the breeding population SCRC 1985-1988  Phalacrocorax aristotelis (Northern Europe) 1.5% of the breeding population SCRC 1985-1988  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  200000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis , Phalacrocorax aristotelis , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:igneous,peat,basalt2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,hilly,coastal,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Crex crex; 4% of the GB population; 1993 to 1997; Calidris alpina schinzii; 2.6% of the GB population; 1993 to 1995; Over winter the area regularly supports: Branta leucopsis; 5% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1994/95. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 2% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1993 to 1995; Haematopus ostralegus; 0.2% of the Europe & Northern/Western Africa biogeographic population; 2007; Tringa totanus; 1.8% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 2007; Over winter the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 1% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1994/95; Arenaria interpres; 1% of the Western Palearctic biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1994/95; Calidris maritima; 1.8% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 2004.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Basic, Metamorphic, Nutrient-poor, Nutrient-rich, Peat, Sand, Shingle.Geomorphology & landscape -  Coastal, Enclosed coast (including embayment), Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Islands, Lowland, Open coast (including bay), Pools.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sternula albifrons; 1% of the GB population; 1987; Over winter the area regularly supports: Branta leucopsis; 3% of the GB population; 1988.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Igneous, Metamorphic, Nutrient-rich, Peat, Sand. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Islands, Lowland, Open Coast (including bay), Sound/strait, Subtidal rock (including rocky reefs), Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Crex crex; 4% of the GB population; 1992 to 1994; Sternula albifrons; 1% of the GB population; 1986 to 1990; Calidris alpina schinzii; 4% of the GB population; 1995. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 3% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1995; Haematopus ostralegus; 0.2% of the Europe & Northern/Western Africa biogeographic population; 2007; Tringa totanus; 1.3% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 2007; Over winter the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 1% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1994 and 1995; Calidris alba, 0.6% of the Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa biogeographic population, 2004.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology -  Acidic, Basic, Gravel, Metamorpic, Nutrient-poor, Nutrient-rich, Peat, Pebble, Sand, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Crags/ledges, Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Lowland, Open coast (including bay), Pools, Slope, Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 4.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean 1993-1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,peat,sand,basic,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Alca torda 2% of the Western European population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 105000 seabirds (no count period specified) Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,shingle,basic,sand,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,hilly,crags/ledges,upland,lowland3 Marine: Geology:gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),sound/strait,intertidal rock,geos (rocky inlets),cliffs,open coast (including bay),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna paradisaea 2% of the GB population  1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,peat,neutral,acidic,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,sedimentary,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:islands,cliffs,intertidal rock,open coast (including bay)


DOCUMENTATION:
Conservation Objectives - the NatureScot 'site link' below provides access to the Conservation Objectives for this site.

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Gavia stellata; 3.5% of the GB population; 2006; Gavia arctica; 15% of the GB population; 1994; Circus cyaneus; 2.8% of the GB population; 5 year mean 1993 to 1997; Aquila chrysaetos; 1% of the GB population; 1992; Falco columbarius; 4% of the GB population; 1993 and 1994; Pluvialis apricaria; 5% of the GB population; 1993 and 1994; Tringa glareola; up to 40% of the GB population; no count period specified; Asio flammeus; 2% of the GB population, no count period specified; Calidris alpina schinzii; 20% of the GB population; 1993 and 1994. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Melanitta nigra; <0.1% of the W Siberia/ W & Northern Europe/NW Africa biogeographic population; 2007; Tringa nebularia; 0.9% of the Europe/Western Africa biogeographic population; 2009; Anas penelope; <0.1% of the W Siberia/NW & NE Europe biogeographic population; 1993/94.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - acidic, calc-schists, granite, nutrient-poor, peat, sandstone. Geomorphology & landscape - upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser albifrons flavirostris (Greenland/Ireland/UK) 3% of the GB population 5 year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser anser [Iceland/UK/Ireland] 7% of the population 5 year mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,sedimentary,peat,sand,sandstone,acidic,alluvium,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,valley,lowland,coastal


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Falco peregrinus; 0.5% of the GB population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Uria aalge; 1% of the North Atlantic biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the breeding season the area regularly supports: 110,000 seabirds; 1985 to 1987. Including: Fulmarus glacialis, Rissa tridactyla, Uria aalge, Alca torda and Fratercula arctica.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Alluvium, Gravel, Neutral, Nutrient-poor, Sandstone, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Cave/tunnel, Caves, Cliffs, Coastal, Crags/ledges, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Island, Open Coast (including bay), Slope.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Falco peregrinus; 0.5% of the GB population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Uria aalge; 3.1% of the north Atlantic biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987; Alca torda; 1.8% of the total A. t. islandica biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987; Larus argentatus; 1% of the NW European biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987; Rissa tridactyla; 1% of the north Atlantic biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987; Phalacrocorax aristotelis; 1.8% of the north Europe biogeographic population; 1985 to 1987. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: 300,000 individual seabirds; 1985 to 1987. Including: Larus marinus, Phalacrocorax carbo, Fulmarus glacialis, Alca torda, Uria aalge, Rissa tridactyla, Larus argentatus, Phalacrocorax aristotelis.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Alluvium, Gravel, Neutral, Nutrient-poor, Sandstone, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Cave/tunnel, Caves, Cliffs, Coastal, Crags/ledges, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Open coast (including bay), Slope.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta leucopsis [Eastern Greenland/Scotland/Ireland] 2.3% of the GB population 4 year peak mean, 1992/3-1995/6

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:limestone,sandstone,peat,neutral,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:caves,island3 Marine: Geology:limestone/chalk,sandstone/mudstone4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,cliffs,geos (rocky inlets)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 50000 seabirds no count period specified Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis , Rissa tridactyla

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:quartzite,sandstone,peat,alluvium,nutrient-poor,metamorphic,acidic,limestone,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,caves,montane,coastal,upland,hilly,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:gravel,sand,sandstone/mudstone,limestone/chalk,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:surge gullies,open coast (including bay),cave/tunnel,cliffs,geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:Alca torda  1.9% of the A.t. islandica population no count period specified: Uria aalge  2.9% of the North Atlantic population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   200000 seabirds (no count period specified) Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fulmarus glacialis, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,nutrient-poor,peat,sandstone3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,gravel,sedimentary4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,cave/tunnel,open coast (including bay),islands,intertidal rock,geos (rocky inlets)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Hydrobates pelagicus; at least 2.6% of the GB population; 1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and geology: nutrient-poor,quartzite,acidic. Geomorphology and landscape: coastal,island,cliffs,intertidal rock,cave/tunnel,geos (rocky inlets),metamorphic,boulder.


DOCUMENTATION:
Conservation and Management Advice package in preparation – links to be inserted.

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Aquila chrysaetos 1% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1992.  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Puffinus puffinus 23% of the breeding population SCRC 1985-1988   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  130000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Puffinus puffinus, Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil and Geology: acidic, igneous, sandstone, basalt, basic, peat, granite, sedimentary.2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: upland, montane, crags/ledges, island, coastal.3 Marine: Soil and Geology - mud, sand, gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology - subtidal rock (including rocky reef), open coast (including bay), sealoch (fjord), subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mud), sound/strait.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  21000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Fratercula arctica, Phalacrocorax aristotelis , Larus argentatus , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,igneous,acidic,basalt,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,coastal,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:mud,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 1.9% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1993  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 5.1% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1994

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,metamorphic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,upland,slope


SITENAME:
Inverpolly, Loch Urigill and nearby Lochs

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 5% of the GB breeding population Mean from 1986 to 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,nutrient-poor,limestone,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,island


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Gavia arctica 6% of the GB population no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,sedimentary,sandstone,metamorphic,sand,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Podiceps auritus; 18.9% of the GB population; 1988 to 1992.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - metamorphic, nutrient-poor, peat. Geomorphology & landscape - crags/ledges, valley, hilly, upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Podiceps auritus; up to 10% of the GB population; 1992 to 1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - granite, igneous, acidic, peat. Geomorphology & landscape - upland, hilly, island.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Podiceps auritus; 12% of the GB population; 1991 to 1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - metamorphic, peat, calc-schists, acidic. Geomorphology & landscape - crags/ledges, hilly, upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. On passage the area regularly supports: Podiceps auritus; up to 15% of the GB population; no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Clay, Peat, Sandstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Hilly, Upland, Valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Gavia stellata, 9% of the GB population, 1994 to 1996; Gavia arctica; 8% of the GB population; 1994 to 1996; Aquila chrysaetos; 1% of the GB population; 1994 to 1996; Falco columbarius; 2% of the GB population; 1994 to 1996; Pluvialis apricaria; 8% of the GB population; 1994 to 1996; Calidris alpina schinzii; 37% of the GB population; 1994 to 1996. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Tringa nebularia; <0.1% of the Europe/Western Africa biogeographic population; 1994 to 1996.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Acidic, Metamorphic, Nutrient-poor, Peat. Geomorphology & landscape - Slope, Upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Aquila chrysaetos 1.8% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1992

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,granite,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,montane,crags/ledges,coastal


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 4% of the GB breeding population 1986 - 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,peat,sandstone,acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,island,crags/ledges4 Marine: Geomorphology:pools


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 3.9% of the GB breeding population 10 year peak mean 1986-1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:igneous,peat,granite,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports: Cygnus cygnus; over 1% of the GB population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; over 11% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - alluvium, sedimentary, sandstone, basic, nutrient-rich, nutrient-poor. Geomorphology & landscape - lowland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 6% (concentration) and 1% (breeding) of the GB population; no count periods specified; Over winter the area regularly supports: Limosa lapponica; 2% of the GB population; 1989/90 to 1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; 1% of the Icelandic/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1989/90 to 1993/94; Anas penelope; 2% of the W Siberia/NW & NE Europe biogeographic population; 1989/90 to 1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 34,500 individual waterbirds; 1989/90 to 1993/94; including: Anas crecca, Numenius arquata, Aythya marila, Tringa totanus, Anas penelope, Anser anser, Limosa lapponica; In the non-breeding season the area also regularly supports: Calidris alpina alpina; 2005/06 to 2009/10; Haematopus ostralegus; 2004/05 to 2009/10.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and Geology - Acidic, Alluvium, Basic, Mud, Nutrient-poor, Peat, Sand, Sandstone, Sedimentary, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Crags/ledges, Estuary, Floodplain, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Lagoon, Lowland, Open coast (including bay), Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank), Valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 12.5% (concentration) of the GB population; 2008 to 2012 and 1% (breeding) of the GB population; no count period specified; Sterna hirundo; 2% of the GB population; 1989 to 1993. Over winter the area regularly supports: Cygnus cygnus; 1% of the GB population; 1992/93 to 1996/97; Limosa lapponica; 3% of the GB population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; 2% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1992/93 to 1996/97. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 30,200 individual waterbirds; five year mean 1992/93 to 1996/97 including: Cygnus cygnus, Limosa lapponica, Anser anser, Anas penelope, Anas acuta, Aythya marila, Mergus serrator, Calidris canutus, Numenius arquata, Tringa totanus: in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 34,847 individual waterbirds; five year mean 1991/92 to 1995/96 including: Haematopus ostralegus, Calidris alpina alpina.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - gravel; mud; sand; sandstone; sandstone/mudstone; shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - coastal; enclosed coast (including embayment); estuary; floodplain; intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat); lowland; shingle bar.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 12.5% (concentration) of the GB population; 2008 to 2012 and 4% (breeding) of the GB population; no count period specified; Sterna hirundo; 2% of the GB population; no count period specified. Over winter the area regularly supports: Limosa lapponica; 2% of the GB population; 1992/93 to 1996/97. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; 3% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1992/93 to 1996/97; Mergus serrator; 1% of the NW & Central Europe biogeographic population; 1992/93 to 1996/97; Tringa totanus; 1% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 1992/93 to 1996/97. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds. In the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 26,800 individual waterbirds; 1992/93 to 1996/97. Including: Phalacrocorax carbo, Anas penelope, Anas crecca, Bucephala clangula, Mergus merganser; Numenius arquata, Aythya marila, Tringa totanus, Mergus serrator, Anser anser, Limosa lapponica. 33,148 individual waterbirds; 1991/92 to 1995/96; including: Haematopus ostralegus.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Alluvium, Metamorphic, Mud, Sand, Sedimentary, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Lowland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 4.5% (concentration) of the GB population; 2008 to 2012 and 7% (breeding) of the GB population; no count period specified. Over winter the area regularly supports: Limosa lapponica; 2% of the GB population; 1989/90 to 1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 4% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK/ biogeographic population; 1988/89 to 1992/93; Anser anser; 3% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1988/89 to 1992/93; Tringa totanus; 1% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 1989/90 to 1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 24,000 individual waterbirds; 1989/90 to 1993/94. Including: Limosa lapponica, Anser brachyrhynchus, Anser anser, Tringa totanus and Mergus serrator. 20,250 individual waterbirds; 1991/92 to 1995/96. Including: Calidris alpina alpina, Haematopus ostralegus and Anas penelope.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology -  Acidic, Alluvium, Boulder, Cobble, Gravel, Mud, Pebble, Sand, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape -  Coastal, Estuary, Floodplain, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Open coast (including bay), Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 2.6% of the GB breeding population Seven year mean, 1987-1993

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,acidic,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,calc-schists2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:montane,crags/ledges


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 2.4% of the GB breeding population 7 year mean, 1987-1993

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,montane,slope,hilly,crags/ledges,escarpment


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Podiceps auritus 10% of the GB population  five year mean 1991-1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,alluvium,nutrient-rich,sedimentary,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Tringa glareola (Europe- breeding) 100% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1991-1995

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,nutrient-poor,nutrient-rich,neutral,peat,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,valley,floodplain


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 3% of the GB breeding population 1986 - 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,nutrient-poor,metamorphic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain 1986-1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,acidic,sand,metamorphic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 3.8% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean 1993-1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,igneous,acidic,sand,peat,nutrient-rich,nutrient-poor,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 4% of the GB breeding population 1993-1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,acidic,basic,shingle,peat,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 5.8% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,nutrient-rich,shingle,sand,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the year the area regularly supports:  Aquila chrysaetos 1.9% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1992.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,basalt,basic,igneous,peat,granite,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,montane,upland,coastal


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the year the area regularly supports:  Tetrao urogallus 2.8% of the GB breeding population Extrapolated from mean number of males counted at leks 1998 to 2001

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,sedimentary,nutrient-poor,peat,clay,acidic,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,hilly,slope,lowland3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the year the area regularly supports:  Tetrao urogallus 3.2% of the GB breeding population Extrapolated from mean number of males counted at leks 1996 to 2000

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:quartzite,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,peat,alluvium,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly,crags/ledges,slope


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 3% of the GB breeding population 1994 - 1999  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Catharacta skua (World) 6% of the breeding population in 1997  Fratercula arctica 3% of the breeding population 1999  Morus bassanus 6% of the breeding population 1999  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  157500 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis , Morus bassanus, Phalacrocorax aristotelis , Catharacta skua , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,granite,acidic,peat,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,granite,nutrient-poor,peat,igneous,acidic,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,upland,coastal,upland,hilly,coastal,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:cobble,metamorphic,boulder,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,open coast (including bay),islands,geos (rocky inlets),geos (rocky inlets),cliffs,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Oceanodroma leucorhoa <0.1% of the GB population no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,neutral,sedimentary,peat,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal3 Marine: Geology:metamorphic,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:islands,cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Phalaropus lobatus 80% of the GB population no count period specified: Sterna paradisaea  1% of the GB population no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Calidris alpina schinzii  0.8% of the temperate European population no count period specified: Catharacta skua 3.7% of the World population no count period specified: Numenius phaeopus  <0.1% of the Europe/Western Africa population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 22000 seabirds no count period specified Including: Sterna paradisaea, Fulmarus glacialis, Phalaropus lobatus, Stercorarius parasiticus, Stercorarius skua.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,nutrient-poor,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,upland,coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:sand,gravel,shingle,cobble4 Marine: Geomorphology:geos (rocky inlets),open coast (including bay),cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Gavia stellata 4% of the GB population  no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Stercorarius skua 1% of the Western European population  no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-poor,granite,igneous,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,slope,upland,montane,hilly3 Marine: Geology:igneous,sandstone/mudstone4 Marine: Geomorphology:cave/tunnel,cliffs,voe,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna paradisaea; 2% of the GB population; 1991,1994 and 1995. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 0.37% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Acidic, Igneous, Peat, Sandstone. Geomorphology & landscape - Cave/tunnel, Cliffs, Coastal, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Island, Open coast (including bay).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Gavia stellata  1.2% of the GB population  1994 national survey:   Oceanodroma leucorhoa <0.1% of the GB population  no count period specified:   Sterna paradisaea  up to 2% of the GB population  no count period specified.   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Stercorarius skua  17% of the World biogeographic population  no count period specified: Fratercula arctica  5% of the F.a. grabae biogeographic population  no count period specified:   Phalacrocorax aristotelis  1.9% of the North European biogeographic population  no count period specified:   Uria aalge 0.8% of the North Atlantic biogeographic population  no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 250000 seabirds no count period specified  Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Sterna paradisaea, Fulmarus glacialis, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Stercorarius parasiticus, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,sedimentary,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,hilly3 Marine: Geology:cobble,boulder,gravel,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:geos (rocky inlets),cliffs,islands,voe,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.  During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Stercorarius skua  3% of the Western European population no count period specified:  Morus bassanus  3% of Western European population no count period specified:   Uria aalge 1% of the Western European population no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   35000 seabirds (no count period specified)  Including: Uria aalge, Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis, Morus bassanus, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,peat,sand,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,boulder,gravel,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),geos (rocky inlets),islands,cave/tunnel,cliffs,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Sterna paradisaea  1% of the GB breeding population  no count period specified:   Troglodytes troglodytes fridariensis  100% of the GB breeding population  no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Uria aalge  1.4% of the North Atlantic population  no count period specified.   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  180000 seabirds no count period specified including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fratercula arctica, Sterna paradisaea, Fulmarus glacialis, Morus bassanus, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Stercorarius parasiticus, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,basalt,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,coastal,lowland,island3 Marine: Geology:pebble,sandstone/mudstone,shingle,boulder,sand,cobble,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,cave/tunnel,open coast (including bay),geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),islands


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna paradisaea  3% of the GB population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Uria aalge  1.2% of the North Atlantic biogeographic population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   113000 seabirds no count period specified  Including:  Uria aalge, Alca torda, Sterna paradisaea, Fulmarus glacialis, Stercorarius parasiticus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,sandstone,sedimentary,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:caves,island,slope,hilly,crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,gravel,boulder,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),open coast (including bay),cave/tunnel,intertidal rock,geos (rocky inlets)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna paradisaea; 4% of the GB population; 1994. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Stercorarius parasiticus; 0.5% of the North Atlantic biogeographic population; 1985 to 1988.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Neutral, Nutrient-poor, Peat, Sand, Sandstone, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Cliffs, Coastal, Crags/ledges, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Islands, Open coast (including bay), Subtidal rock (including rocky reefs).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Uria aalge 1.1% of the Western European population  no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   75000 seabirds (no count period specified)Including: Uria aalge, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,sandstone,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:boulder,gravel,sandstone/mudstone4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),cliffs,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Falco peregrinus 0.5% of the GB breeding population Mid-1990s  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 6% of the GB breeding population Gibbons et al 1994 National Survey  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Catharacta skua (World) 14% of the breeding population Furness 1996  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  120000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Fratercula arctica, Fulmarus glacialis , Stercorarius parasiticus , Catharacta skua , Larus marinus , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,sedimentary,sandstone,igneous,acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,island,upland,montane,hilly,crags/ledges,valley,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sand,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,intertidal rock,geos (rocky inlets),open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  . During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   70000 seabirds no count period specified.  Including:  Uria aalge, Fulmarus glacialis, Larus marinus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,slope,crags/ledges,coastal,caves3 Marine: Geology:pebble,sand,cobble,gravel,sedimentary,shingle,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),cave/tunnel,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),islands,shingle bar,open coast (including bay),geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock,barrier beach,cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 2.7% of the GB breeding population 8 year mean, 1987-1994

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:calc-schists,basic,peat,nutrient-rich,metamorphic,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:montane,slope,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:igneous


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Hydrobates pelagicus up to 6% of the GB population no count period specified:   Oceanodroma leucorhoa  <0.1% of the GB population  no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Fratercula arctica  5% of the F.a. grabae biogeographic population no count period specified:   Morus bassanus  2.2% of the World biogeograhic population no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   100000 seabirds no count period specified  Including: Uria aalge, Fratercula arctica, Hydrobates pelagicus, Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Morus bassanus, Phalacrocorax aristotelis.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,acidic,metamorphic3 Marine: Geology:gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),cliffs,islands,intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser anser 9% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland population  five year average peak count 1985/1986 - 1989/1990.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,nutrient-rich,sandstone,mud,sand,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain,coastal


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna sandvicensis; 2% of the GB population; 1985 to 1990. Over winter the area regularly supports: Cygnus cygnus; 4% of the GB population; 1986/87 to 1990/91; Branta leucopsis; 1.6% of the GB population; 2005/06 and 2009/10. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 25% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; 1986/87 to 1990/91; Anser anser; 6% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1986/87 to 1990/91. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 32,600 individual waterbirds 1986/87 to 1990/91. Including:  Anas crecca, Anser brachyrhynchus, Anser anser, Cygnus cygnus, Bucephala clangula, Branta leucopsis.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Sand. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Lowland.


SITENAME:
Ythan Estuary, Sands of Forvie and Meikle Loch

EXPLANATIONS:
Site extended (re-classified) in 2020-12. A marine extension.

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) up to 1.7% of the GB breeding population Count, as at early 1990s  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) up to 2.2% of the GB breeding population Count, as at early 1990s  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 4.3% of the GB breeding population Seabird Census Register  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 6.6% of the population winter peak means  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  22817 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Anser brachyrhynchus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil and Geology: nutrient-poor, nutrient-rich, sand, acidic.2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: coastal, lowland.3 Marine: Soil and Geology: sand.4 Marine: Geomorphology: estuary, open coast (including bay), barrier beach, lagoon, subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mud), pools.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 5% and 4% of the GB population; 2008 to 2012 and 1991 to 1995; Porzana porzana; 19% of the GB population, 1991 to 1995; Tringa glareola; 33% of the GB population, 1991 to 1995; Over winter the area regularly supports: Cygnus cygnus; 3% of the GB population; 1990/1991 to 1994/1995; Circus cyaneus; 1% of the GB population; 1990/1991 to 1994/1995. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Anas penelope; <0.1% of the Western Siberia/Northwestern/Northeastern Europe biogeographic population; 2006 and 2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Alluvium, Neutral, Peat, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Floodplain, Valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Loxia scotica; 10% of the GB population; 1997; Aquila chrysaetos; 3% of the GB population; 1995; Falco peregrinus; 1% of the GB population; 1995; Falco columbarius; 1% of the GB population; 1995; Pandion haliaetus; 2% of the GB population; no count period specified; Charadrius morinellus; 28% of the GB population; 1995. During the year the area regularly supports: Tetrao urogallus; 1.4% of the GB population; 1999 - 2004. Footnote added to citation re golden eagle -  The Cairngorms Massif SPA is a single species SPA classified on the 28 October 2010 for golden eagle. Holding 26 active golden eagle territories in 2003, the Cairngorms Massif SPA total includes the Cairngorms SPA population.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology: acidic, granite, igneous, nutrient-poor, peat, sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape: crags/ledges, escarpment, montane, slope, upland, valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser anser over 5% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland population  no count period specified:   Bucephala clangula (North-western/Central Europe) 1% of the GB population no count period specified:   Mergus merganser (North-western/Central Europe) over 2% of the GB population no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   Rissa tridactyla  1.2% of the world population  no count period specified:   Uria aalge  1.7% of the Western European population no count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  145000 seabirds (no count period specified) Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fulmarus glacialis, Larus argentatus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:igneous,sedimentary,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 3.3% of the GB breeding population Two count mean, 1988 & 1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,igneous,granite,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:montane


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 8.3% of the GB breeding population Count, as at mid-1990s  Falco columbarius 0.5% of the GB breeding population Count, as at mid-1990s

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,acidic,nutrient-poor,alluvium,metamorphic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,slope,crags/ledges,montane,upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Asio flammeus 2% of the population in Great Britain Two year mean for 1993 to 1995  Circus cyaneus 5.9% of the population in Great Britain Ten year mean for 1995 to 2004  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 2% of the population in Great Britain Eleven year mean for 1994 to 2004  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2% of the population in Great Britain Five year mean for 1994 to 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,acidic,peat,sedimentary,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,upland,hilly,upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports: Limosa lapponica; 1.2% of the GB population; 1991/92 to 1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Calidris maritima; 2% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 1991/92 to 1993/94; Arenaria interpres; 2% of the Western Palearctic biogeographic population; 1991/92 to 1993/94.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Boulder, Sand, Sandstone, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary, Shingle. Geomorphology & Landscape - Coastal, Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Islands, Open coast (including bay), Pools, Shingle bar, Subtidal rock (including rocky reefs).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Hydrobates pelagicus 6% of the GB population no count period specified:   Sterna paradisaea  1% of the GB population  no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,peat,sedimentary,nutrient-poor,neutral,sandstone,shingle,acidic,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,coastal,slope3 Marine: Geology:sedimentary,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:cave/tunnel,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),enclosed coast (including embayment),pools,tidal rapids,open coast (including bay),intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna paradisaea (Arctic - breeding/Southern Oceans - wintering) 2% of the population in Great Britain (1991-1995)  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 30,000 seabirds (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge, Sterna paradisaea, Fulmarus glacialis, Stercorarius parasiticus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,sedimentary,peat,neutral,acidic 2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,slope,coastal 3 Marine: Geology:gravel 4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Hydrobates pelagicus 4% of the GB population 1995: Sterna paradisaea 2% of the GB population 4 year mean, 1992-1995

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,sedimentary,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island3 Marine: Geology:shingle,boulder4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,geos (rocky inlets),cliffs,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  30000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Fulmarus glacialis , Phalacrocorax carbo , Larus marinus , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,sandstone,peat,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:shingle,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:sound/strait,intertidal rock,cliffs,open coast (including bay),geos (rocky inlets)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Uria aalge (East Atlantic) 1% of the breeding population (count as at 1995), Rissa tridactyla 1% of the total population of the subspecies R. t. tridactyla (count as at 1995) Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 150,000 seabirds (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge, Alca torda, Fulmarus glacialis, Larus argentatus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic 2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal 3 Marine: Geology:pebble,sand,gravel 4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),intertidal rock,cliffs,islands.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  95000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Fulmarus glacialis , Phalacrocorax aristotelis , Larus argentatus , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,quartzite,metamorphic,granite2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,caves,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:cave/tunnel,open coast (including bay),intertidal rock,cliffs,geos (rocky inlets),surge gullies


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna paradisaea (Arctic - breeding/Southern Oceans - wintering) 2% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1994  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  35000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Sterna paradisaea , Uria aalge , Fulmarus glacialis , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,hilly,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,boulder,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs,open coast (including bay),geos (rocky inlets),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius morinellus (Europe - breeding) 3% of the population in Great Britain Count for 1993

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,acidic,limestone,basic,peat,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:montane,crags/ledges,upland,slope3 Marine: Geology:boulder


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pandion haliaetus; 2% of the GB population; no count period specified; Loxia scotica: up to 20% of the GB population: no count period specified; During the year the area regularly supports: Tetrao urogallus; 4.9% of the GB population; 1999 - 2004.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and Geology - Acidic, Nutrient-poor, Peat, Sand, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Upland, Valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Loxia scotica 13.3% of the population in Great Britain Count for 1994  During the year the area regularly supports:  Tetrao urogallus 3.2% of the GB breeding population Counts for 1994 and 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,metamorphic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,slope,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Cygnus cygnus 3% of the GB population five year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:granite,nutrient-rich,sedimentary,peat,sand,sandstone,igneous2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Podiceps auritus; 10% of the GB population; no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & geology:sedimentary,acidic. 2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus Cyaneus; 1% of the GB population; no count period specified; Pandion haliaetus; 3% of the GB population; no count period specified; Loxia scotica; 14% of the GB population; no count period specified. During the year the area regularly supports: Tetrao urogallus; over 9% of the GB population; no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - igneous, acidic, alluvium, granite. Geomorphology & landscape - crags/ledges, upland, slope, valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Loxia scotica 6.7% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1997  During the year the area regularly supports:  Tetrao urogallus 1.6% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,acidic,metamorphic,granite,nutrient-poor,limestone,calc-schists2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,hilly,upland,slope,crags/ledges


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; 29% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 30,000 individual waterbirds; five year period 1993/94 to 1997/98; including: Anser anser.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Alluvium, Mud, Nutrient-poor, Nutrient-rich, Sand. Geomorphology & landscape -  Lowland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus canus (West and Central Europe) 13% of the breeding population 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,neutral,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta leucopsis [Eastern Greenland/Scotland/Ireland] 4.1% of the GB population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,igneous,peat,acidic,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,coastal,crags/ledges4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,cliffs,open coast (including bay),geos (rocky inlets)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia stellata (North-western Europe - wintering) 3% of the GB breeding population 1992-1999

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,metamorphic,acidic,nutrient-poor,quartzite2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly,coastal4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser albifrons flavirostris (Greenland/Ireland/UK) 1.6% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  During the year the area regularly supports:  Tetrao urogallus 1.5% of the GB breeding population Five year mean for 1995 to 1999

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,mud,sedimentary,sand,basic,acidic,peat,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain,island


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser albifrons flavirostris 3% of the GB population  no count period specified:   Branta leucopsis 2% of the GB population no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:metamorphic,basic,sand,sedimentary,peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly,island,coastal


SITENAME:
Sléibhtean agus Cladach Thiriodh (Tiree Wetlands and Coast)

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Calidris alpina schinzii; 1% of the GB population; 1994 to 1995. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser albifrons flavirostris;10% of the GB population; 1995/96 to 1999/00; Branta leucopsis; 5% of the GB population; five year winter peak mean 1995/96 to 1999/00. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 0.6% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1994 to 1995; Tringa totanus; 0.2% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population;1995; Haematopus Ostralegus; <0.1% of the Europe & Northern/Western Africa biogeographic population; 1995. Over winter the area regularly supports: Charadrius hiaticula; 1% of the Europe/Northern Africa biogeographic population; 1995, 1998 and 1999; Arenaria interpres; 1% of the Western Palearctic biogeographic population; 1995, 1998 and 1999.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Alluvium, Basic, Cobble, Gravel, Metamorphic, Mud, Nutrient-poor, Nutrient-rich, Sand, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape -  Coastal, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Islands, Open coast (including bay), Pools.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 5% of the GB breeding population Five year mean for 1993 to 1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,basalt,basic,metamorphic,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,slope,coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Crex crex (Europe/Africa/Western Asia) 9.2% of the GB breeding population Five year mean for 1993 to 1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,acidic,basalt,sand,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,valley


QUALITY:
Article 4.1 Qualification (2009/147/EC) In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Hydrobates pelagicus; 5.9% of the GB population; 1996. Over winter the area regularly supports: Branta leucopsis; 2% of the GB population; 1966 to 1988.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Basalt, Igneous, Peat. Geomorphology & landscape - Cave/tunnel, Caves, Coastal, Crags/ledges, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Islands, Lowland, Slope.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax; over 1.3% of the GB population; 2000 to 2004. Over winter the area regularly supports: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax; over 4.5% of the GB population; 2001/02 to 2003/04; Branta leucopsis; 64.5% of the GB population; 1984 to 1985; Anser albifrons flavirostris; 3.6% of the GB population; 1985. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. On passage the area regularly supports: Branta bernicla hrota; 2% of the East Canadian/High Arctic biogeographic population; 1985.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Alluvium, Metamorphic, Neutral, Nutrient-rich, Peat, Sand, Sandstone, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Estuary, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Islands, Lowland, Open coast (including bay) Slope.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta leucopsis [Eastern Greenland/Scotland/Ireland] 24.9% of the GB population No count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,neutral,sand,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser albifrons flavirostris (Greenland/Ireland/UK) 2.2% of the GB population Count as at mid 1990s  Branta leucopsis [Eastern Greenland/Scotland/Ireland] 6.7% of the GB population Count as at mid 1990s

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,sand,peat,neutral,shingle,metamorphic,nutrient-rich,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),open coast (including bay),intertidal rock,cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser albifrons flavirostris;  over 4.4% of the GB population; 1988.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology -  Acidic, Nutrient-poor, Peat. Geomorphology & Landscape - Lowland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Circus cyaneus; 3% of the GB population; 1986 and 1987; Crex crex; 1% of the GB population; 1986 and 1987; Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax; 21% of the GB population; 1986 and 1987. Over winter the area regularly supports: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax; 40% of the GB population; 1986 and 1987; Anser albifrons flavirostris; 18% of the GB population; over three winters 1984/85, 1986/87, 1987/88. On passage the area regularly supports: Cygnus cygnus; 2% of the GB population; 1986 and 1987. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e.  In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Melanitta nigra; <0.1% of the Western/Siberia/Western & Northern Europe/Northwestern Africa biogeographic population; 1986 and 1987.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Acidic, Basic, Metamorphic, Peat, Quartzite, Sand, Sandstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Caves, Cliffs, Coastal, Hilly, Intertidal rock, Island, Open Coast (including bay), Upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax 2.2% of the GB breeding population 2001 - 2005 (mean figure)

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,crags/ledges,upland,lowland,slope4 Marine: Geomorphology:cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1% of the population Five year peak mean for 1992/93 to 1996/97

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,clay,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),enclosed coast (including embayment)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser albifrons flavirostris  16% of the GB population five year peak mean 1991/92 - 1995/96.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,calc-schists,limestone,clay,sand,sedimentary,nutrient-rich,shingle,peat,mud,acidic,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,hilly,lowland,upland4 Marine: Geomorphology:shingle bar


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus fuscus (Western Europe/Mediterranean/Western Africa) 1.4% of the breeding population  1985-1988 Seabird Colony Register Census  Morus bassanus 8.7% of the breeding population 1985-1988 Seabird Colony Register Census  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  65000 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Uria aalge , Morus bassanus, Larus fuscus , Larus argentatus , Rissa tridactyla ,

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:granite,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,island,coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),cliffs,intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.  Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser albifrons flavirostris 4% of the GB population  five year average peak count 1985/86 - 1989/90.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser anser 1% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland population five year average peak count 1985/86 - 1989/90.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:granite,mud,igneous,alluvium,acidic,basalt2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser albifrons flavirostris (Greenland/Ireland/UK) 3.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean, 1991/2-1995/6  Circus cyaneus 1.1% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/2-1995/6

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,nutrient-rich,mud,basic,alluvium,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6.   During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax 2% of the GB population  1998 Over winter the area regularly supports: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax 2.6% of the GB population 1998.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS During the breeding season the area regularly supports: 30000 seabirds no count period specified Including: Uria aalge, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,metamorphic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:caves,lowland,coastal,island,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:sand,slate/shale,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),cliffs,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),intertidal rock


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser brachyrhynchus: 4% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK population  5 year average peak count 1987/88-1991/92

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 4.3% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,metamorphic,sedimentary,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,island


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 4% of the GB population Five year peak mean from 1993 to 1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,nutrient-rich,clay,sand,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Circus cyaneus; 6% of the GB population; 1994 to 1998; Asio flammeus; 3% of the GB population; 1997 to 1998; Falco columbarius; 0.7% of the GB population; 1989 to 1998; Falco peregrinus; 0.5% of the GB population; 1992 to 1996; Pluvialis apricaria; 0.7% of the GB population; 1999. Over winter the area regularly supports: Circus cyaneus; 2% of the GB population; 1991 to 1995.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and Geology: nutrient-poor, peat, acidic. Geomorphology and Landscape: hilly, upland, valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2.7% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1994-1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:igneous,basic,metalliferous,clay,nutrient-poor,sandstone,sedimentary,metamorphic,basalt,limestone,igneous,acidic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,hilly,escarpment,slope,upland,valley3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,boulder,pebble


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Gavia arctica (Western Siberia/Europe) 2.5% of the GB breeding population RSPB count 1986 - 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,peat,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the year the area regularly supports:  Aquila chrysaetos 3.3% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1992

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,basalt,peat,igneous,basic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,upland,crags/ledges,montane


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 4% of the GB breeding population 1994 - 1998 5 year mean

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,igneous,sandstone,granite,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,crags/ledges,hilly,montane,valley,upland3 Marine: Geology:metamorphic4 Marine: Geomorphology:pools


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2% of the GB breeding population 1994 - 1998 5 year mean

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,metamorphic,slate/shale


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Charadrius morinellus: up to 5% of the GB population; no count period specified: Aquila chrysaetos: 1% of the GB population; no count period specified. Footnote added to citation re golden eagle - The Cairngorms Massif SPA is a single species SPA classified on the 28 October 2010 for golden eagle. Holding 26 active golden eagle territories in 2003, the Cairngorms Massif SPA total includes the Caenlochan SPA population.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil and geology - acidic, alluvium, basic, calc-schists, granite, igneous, metalliferous, metamorphic, peat, quartzite. Geomorphology & landscape - crags/ledges, hilly, montane, upland, valley.


OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,peat,quartzite,granite,igneous2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 9% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; 1987/88 to 1991/92; Anser anser; 1% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1987/88 to 1991/92; Tringa totanus; 2% of the East Atlantic biogeographic population; 1987/88 to 1991/92. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 47,640 individual waterbirds; five year period 1987/88 to 1991/92; including: Haematopus ostralegus, Anas penelope, Somateria mollissima, Tringa totanus, Calidris canutus, Anser anser, Anser brachyrhynchus. In the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 54,917 individual waterbirds; five year period 1991/92 to 1995/96; including Calidris alpina alpina; five year period 2005/06 to 2009/10 Tadorna tadorna.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology:  Mud, Peat, Sand, Sandstone, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape: Coastal, Enclosed coast, (including embayment), Estuary, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Lagoon, Lowland, Pools, Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser anser; 1% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1986/87 to 1990/91; Anser brachyrhynchus; 3% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; 1986/87 to 1990/91.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Limestone, Peat, Sandstone, Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape - Lowland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser anser 2% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland population  five year average peak count 1985/86 - 1989/90.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,igneous,sandstone,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 2% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 8% of the population Five year peak mean 1993/94 to 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  34280 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus cygnus , Anser brachyrhynchus , Anas clypeata

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,sedimentary,sandstone,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Circus aeruginosus; 3% of the GB population; 1992 to 1996; Sternula albifrons; 1% of the GB population; 1993 to 1997. Over winter the area regularly supports: Limosa lapponica; 5% of the GB population; 1990/91 to 1994/95. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Tringa totanus; 1% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 1990/91 to 1994/95; Anser anser; 1% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; 1990/91 to 1994/95; Anser brachyrhynchus; 1% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; 1990/91 to 1994/95. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 48,000 individual waterbirds; 1990/91 to 1994/95; including: Limosa lapponica, Tringa totanus, Anser anser, Anser brachyrhynchus, Phalacrocorax carbo, Tadorna tadorna, Somataria mollissima, Clangula hyemalis, Melanitta nigra, Melanitta fusca, Bucephala clangula, Mergus serrator, Mergus merganser, Haematopus ostralegus, Pluvialis squatarola, Calidris alba, Calidris alpina alpina, Limosa limosa islandica.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Basalt, Mud, Sand, Sandstone. Geomorphology & Landscape - Coastal, Estuary, Intertidal rock, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Island, Lagoon, Lowland, Open Coast (including bay).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser brachyrhynchus: over 6% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK population  5 year average peak count 1986/87 to 1990/91


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna paradisaea; 1.2% of the GB population; 1992 to 1996; Sterna dougallii; 13% of the GB population; 1997 to 2001; Sterna hirundo; 3% of the GB population; 1997 to 2001; Sterna sandvicensis; 3% of the GB population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Morus bassanus; 8.2% of the world biogeographic population; no count period specified; Phalacrocorax aristotelis; 1.9% of the N Europe biogeographic population; no count period specified; Larus fuscus; 1.2% of the total Larus fuscus graellsii biogeographic population; no count period specified; Fratercula arctica; 1.5% of the total Fratercula arctica grabae biogeographic population; no count period specified. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the breeding season the area regularly supports: 90,000 individual seabirds; three year mean, 1986 to 1988. Including: Alca torda, Uria aalge, Rissa tridactyla, Phalacrocorax carbo, Morus bassanus, Larus fuscus, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Fratercula arctica, Larus argentatus, Sterna paradisaea, Sterna dougallii, Sterna hirundo, Sterna sandvicensis.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Acidic, Gravel, Igneous, Mud. Geomorphology & landscape - Cave/tunnel, Cliffs, Coastal, Crags/ledges, Geos (rocky inlets), Intertidal rock, Islands.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; >10% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology - Acidic, Sedimentary, Shingle. Geomorphology & landscape - Upland.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser brachyrhynchus 2% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK population no count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,peat,acidic,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 15% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK population; 1986/87 to 1990/91. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 30,000 individual waterbirds; five year winter period 1986/87 to 1990/91; including: Anser brachyrhynchus.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - clay, sandstone, peat, basalt, neutral. Geomorphology & landscape - valley, upland, hilly.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS   During the breeding season the area regularly supports:   79560 seabirds (no count period specified) Including:  Uria aalge, Alca torda, Phalacrocorax aristotelis Larus argentatus, Rissa tridactyla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,alluvium,sandstone,sand,clay,sedimentary,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:caves,coastal,hilly,crags/ledges3 Marine: Geology:biogenic reef,mud,sand,igneous4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),surge gullies,cliffs,geos (rocky inlets),intertidal rock,cave/tunnel


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser brachyrhynchus 7% of the Eastern/Greenland/Iceland/UK population  5 year average peak mean count 1987/1988 - 1991/92.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,nutrient-poor,peat,sandstone,acidic,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,slope,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:   Anser anser: over 3% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland population  no count period specified:   Anser brachyrhynchus over 1% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK population no count period specified

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,clay,peat,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Asio flammeus 2% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1998  Circus cyaneus 4.0% of the GB breeding population Mean 1992 - 1998  Falco columbarius 0.9% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1998  Pandion haliaetus 6% of the GB breeding population Mean 1994 - 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,metamorphic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. In the breeding season the area regularly supports: Anas penelope; <0.1% of the Western Siberia/Northwestern/Northeastern Europe biogeographic population; 1988 to 1991. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 29% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; five year winter peak mean 1985/86 to 1989/90; Anser anser; 10% of the Iceland/UK/Ireland biogeographic population; five year winter peak mean 1985/86 to 1989/90. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 43,290 individual waterbirds; five year winter period 1985/86 to 1989/90; including: Anser brachyrhynchus; Anser anser.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & Geology -  Alluvium; Clay; Igneous; Peat; Sand; Sandstone; Sedimentary. Geomorphology & landscape -  Lowland; Valley.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports: Gavia stellata, 2% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Podiceps auritus; 21% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Pluvialis apricaria; 1% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Limosa lapponica; 4% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1997/98. On passage the area regularly supports: Sterna sandvicensis, 6% of the GB population; 1993/94 to 1997/98. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Anser brachyrhynchus; 6% of the Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Tadorna tadorna; 2% of the Northwestern Europe biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Calidris canutus; 3% of the Northeastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/Northwestern Europe biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98; Tringa totanus; 3% of the Eastern Atlantic biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98;  Arenaria interpres; 1% of the Western Palearctic biogeographic population; 1993/94 to 1997/98. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. An internationally important assemblage of birds in the non-breeding season the area regularly supports 95,000 individual seabirds, five year period 1992/93 to 1996/97. Including:  Aythya marila, Podiceps auritus, Pluvialis apricaria,  Limosa lapponica, Anser brachyrhynchus,  Tadorna tadorna,  Calidris canutus, Tringa totanus, Arenaria interpres, Podiceps cristatus, Phalacrocorax carbo, Gavia stellata, Numenius arquata, Somateria mollissima, Clangula hyemalis,Melanitta nigra, Melanitta fusca, Bucephala clangula, Mergus serrator, Haematopus ostralegus, Charadrius hiaticula, Pluvialis squatarola, Calidris alpina alpina, Anas platyrhynchos, Vanellus vanellus, Anas Penelope.

OTHERCHARACT:
Soil & geology - Basalt, Biogenic reef, Gravel, Igneous, Limestone/chalk, Sand, Sandstone/mudstone, Sedimentary, Shingle, Slate/shale. Geomorphology & landscape - Coastal, Estuary, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Lagoon, Open Coast (including bay).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser fabalis fabalis Over 53% of the population in Great Britain Five year mean for 2000/2001 to 2004/2005 of 221 individuals

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,peat,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 5% of the population in Great Britain 1997 - 2001

OTHERCHARACT:
2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal


EXPLANATIONS:
Site extended (re-classified) and re-named in 2020-12. A marine extension to the previously named 'Upper Solway Flats and Marshes' SPA.

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta leucopsis [Svalbard/Denmark/UK] 112.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 2.1% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 4.5% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 2.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 3.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 0.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 7.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Arenaria interpres (Western Palearctic - wintering) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean, 1986/7-1990/1  Aythya marila (Northern/Western Europe) 0.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Bucephala clangula (North-western/Central Europe) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 3.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  133440 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus cygnus , Anser brachyrhynchus , Branta leucopsis [Svalbard/Denmark/UK], Tadorna tadorna , Anas crecca , Anas acuta , Anas clypeata , Aythya marila , Bucephala clangula , Haematopus ostralegus , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus , Calidris alba , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa lapponica , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology: mud,sand,sandstone,igneous,shingle,limestone 2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: coastal,lowland 3 Marine: Geology: igneous,mud,pebble,sand,biogenic reef 4 Marine: Geomorphology: intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),shingle bar,intertidal rock,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank), estuary, open coast (including bay).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) 20% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.  Circus aeruginosus 1.3% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:limestone,basic,nutrient-rich,peat,clay,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 9.1% of the GB breeding population Count as at late 1980s  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 1.5% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 3.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 3.3% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 37.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 1.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus fuscus (Western Europe/Mediterranean/Western Africa) 1.5% of the breeding population Count as at 1993  Larus ridibundus (North-western Europe - breeding) 7.1% of the population in Great Britain Count as at 1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 4.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 6.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 5.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Aythya marila (Northern/Western Europe) 1.0% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 2.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 19.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 2.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 1.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Melanitta nigra (Western Siberia/Western & Northern Europe/North-western Africa) 2.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Phalacrocorax carbo (North-western Europe) 2.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 6.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 -1997/98  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 1.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Vanellus vanellus (Europe - breeding) 0.8% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  On passage the area regularly supports:  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 6.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993 - 1997  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 3.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993 - 1997  Numenius phaeopus (Europe/Western Africa) 13.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1993/94 - 1997/98  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1993 - 1997  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  29236 seabirds(5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Larus ridibundus , Larus fuscus , Sterna hirundo ,   Over winter the area regularly supports:  323861 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Phalacrocorax carbo , Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Cygnus cygnus , Anser brachyrhynchus , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas crecca , Anas acuta , Aythya marila , Melanitta nigra , Haematopus ostralegus , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Pluvialis squatarola , Vanellus vanellus , Calidris canutus , Calidris alba , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica , Limosa lapponica , Numenius phaeopus , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,sand,sedimentary,neutral,mud,basic,sedimentary,sand,basic,alluvium,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland,lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud,sedimentary,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),open coast (including bay),estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 6.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 11.1% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 0.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 11.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,nutrient-poor,clay,sedimentary,sand,sandstone,alluvium,acidic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 1.2% of the GB population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.9% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 2.9% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 4.2% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 3.6% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 1.6% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.3% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Podiceps cristatus (North-western Europe - wintering) 1.4% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 2.2% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.8% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  Vanellus vanellus (Europe - breeding) 0.7% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993/94-1997/98  On passage the area regularly supports:  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean, 1993-1997  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 3.8% of the population 5-year peak mean, 1993-1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 1.3% of the GB breeding population Three year mean, 1995-1997  Falco columbarius 1.5% of the GB breeding population Three year mean, 1994-1996  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus fuscus (Western Europe/Mediterranean/Western Africa) 7.6% of the breeding population Count, as at 1992

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,peat,clay,nutrient-poor,alluvium,acidic,igneous,sandstone,basic,limestone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:slope,upland,montane,escarpment,valley,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Caprimulgus europaeus 1.9% of the GB breeding population 5 count peak mean 1993, 1995-1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,peat,clay,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 0.6% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna dougallii (Europe - breeding) at least % of the GB breeding population Count, as at late 1990s  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 0.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 5.6% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 2.1% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 0.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser anser [Iceland/UK/Ireland] 1.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla hrota [Svalbard/Denmark/UK] 36.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 0.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Clangula hyemalis (Iceland/Greenland) 0.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Mergus serrator (North-western/Central Europe) 0.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 3.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Somateria mollissima (Britain/Ireland) 2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 1.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,igneous,basic,sand,sedimentary,neutral,limestone,shingle,metamorphic,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:island,lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sandstone/mudstone,sedimentary,shingle,limestone/chalk,mud,metamorphic,boulder,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:islands,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),intertidal rock,open coast (including bay),pools,cliffs,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),barrier beach,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna dougallii (Europe - breeding) 1.88% of the GB breeding population in (1985); Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 1.69 % of the GB breeding population in (1985); Sterna paradisaea (Arctic - breeding/Southern Oceans - wintering) 3.78% of the GB breeding population over a 5 year peak mean (2010-2014); Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 7.84% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean (2010-2014). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b: An internationally important assemblage of seabirds. In the breeding season the area regularly supports 163,819 individuals (5 year peak mean 2010-2014) including the 5 species listed above plus: Fratercula arctica, Phalacrocorax carbo, Phalacrocorax aristotelis and Rissa tridactyla. Site regularly supports Uria aalge 1.72% of the aalge biogeographic population over a 5 year peak mean (2010-2014).

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,shingle,sand,metamorphic,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:crags/ledges,coastal3 Marine: Geology:metamorphic,boulder,sand,shingle,cobble4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands,surge gullies,cave/tunnel,cliffs,pools,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),geos (rocky inlets).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna dougallii (Europe - breeding) 93.02% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean (2010-2014); Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 11.89% of the GB breeding population over a 5 year peak mean (2010-2014); Sterna paradisaea (Arctic - breeding/Southern Oceans - wintering) 2.32% of the GB breeding population over a five year peak mean (2010-2014); Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 11.82% of the GB breeding population over a 5 year peak mean (2010-2014). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b: An internationally important assemblage of seabirds. In the breeding season the area regularly supports 47,662 individuals (5 year peak mean 2010-2014) including the 4 species listed above plus: Fratercula arxtica, Chroicocephalus ridibundus as main components of the assemblage.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,sandstone,peat,neutral,nutrient-rich3 Marine: Geology:metamorphic,sedimentary,boulder,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal rock,islands,subtidal rock (including rocky reefs),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anser anser [Iceland/UK/Ireland] 2.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,clay,peat,sandstone2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,lowland


EXPLANATIONS:
Site extended (re-classified) in 2020-01.

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain Four year mean for 1995 to 1998  On passage the area regularly supports:  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 6.8% of the population in Great Britain Five year mean for 1988 to 1992  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 1.6% of the population Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  On passage the area regularly supports:  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.1% of the East Atlantic Flyway population 5 year peak mean, 1987 - 1991  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  21312 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Calidris canutus

OTHERCHARACT:
1. Terrestrial: Soil & Geology: shingle, alluvium, sedimentary, sandstone, basic, sand, peat, neutral, mud, clay. 2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: lowland, floodplain, coastal. 3 Marine: Geology: sandstone/mudstone, boulder. 4 Marine: Geomorphology: intertidal rock, estuary, lagoon, subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank), enclosed coast (including embayment), open coast (including bay), intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), pools.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 0.7% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 19% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 2.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean 1986/7-1990/1  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 0.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  40616 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Anas penelope , Anas crecca , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Philomachus pugnax

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,neutral,clay,sand,alluvium,nutrient-poor,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,valley,lowland


DOCUMENTATION:
Proposed extension to Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs Special Protection Area and renaming as FLAMBOROUGH AND FILEY COAST potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) (SPA EU code: UK9006101): Natural England, 2014. See also the 'UK Approach' document for more information (link via the JNCC website).

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e: The site regularly supports more than 1% of the biogeographical population of four regularly occurring migratory species; black-legged kittiwake Rissa tridactyla (89,040 breeding adults, 2008-2011, 2% North Atlantic), northern gannet Morus bassanus (16,938 breeding adults, 2008-2012, 2.6% North Atlantic), common guillemot Uria aalge albionis (83,214 breeding adults 2008-2011, 15.6%) and razorbill Alca torda islandica (21,140 breeding adults, 2008-2011, 2.3%). The site regularly supports an assemblage of more than 20,000 individual breeding seabirds (average number of individuals: 216,730, 2008-2012), including over 2,000 individual northern fulmar Fulmarus glacialis.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil and Geology: basic, sedimentary  2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: caves, crags/ledges,coastal  2 Marine: Geology: limestone/chalk, biogenic reef, sedimentary, cobble 4 Marine: Geomorpohology: cliffs, intertidal rock, cave/tunnel


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) 10.5% of the population in Great Britain 2000-2002  Circus aeruginosus 6.3% of the population in Great Britain 1998-2002  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 8.6% of the population in Great Britain 1998-2002  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 2.1% of the population in Great Britain 1998-2002  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) 4% of the population in Great Britain 1998/9 to 2002/3  Circus cyaneus 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 1997/8 to 2001/2  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 4.4% of the population in Great Britain 1996/7 to 2000/1  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 12.3% of the population in Great Britain 1996/7 to 2000/1  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain 1996/7 to 2000/1  On passage the area regularly supports:  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 1.4% of the population in Great Britain 1996-2000  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.7% of the population 1996/7 to 2000/1  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 6.3% of the population 1996/7 to 2000/1  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 3.2% of the population 1996/7 to 2000/1  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 1.5% of the population 1996/7 to 2000/1  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 3.6% of the population 1996/7 to 2000/1  On passage the area regularly supports:  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.5% of the population 1996-2000  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 4.1% of the population 1996-2000  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 2.6% of the population 1996-2000  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 5.7% of the population 1996-2000  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  153934 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Botaurus stellaris , Branta bernicla bernicla , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas crecca , Anas platyrhynchos , Aythya ferina , Aythya marila , Bucephala clangula , Haematopus ostralegus , Recurvirostra avosetta , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Pluvialis squatarola , Vanellus vanellus , Calidris canutus , Calidris alba , Calidris alpina alpina , Philomachus pugnax , Limosa limosa islandica , Limosa lapponica , Numenius phaeopus , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Tringa nebularia , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,shingle,alluvium,sandstone,sand,neutral,clay,limestone,sedimentary,sandstone,shingle,sand,neutral,clay,alluvium,mud,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain,coastal,lowland,floodplain,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sand,gravel,mud,sedimentary,clay,sandstone/mudstone,shingle,limestone/chalk,clay,sedimentary,sand,gravel,limestone/chalk,shingle,sandstone/mudstone,mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:shingle bar,islands,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),cliffs,estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands,lagoon,estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),shingle bar,cliffs


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6: During the breeding season the area regularly supports: Sterna albifrons 1.7% of the GB breeding population over 5 year peak mean  (1993-1997) and Sterna paradisaea 2.92% of the GB population over 5 year peak mean (2010-2014). Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e: During the wintering season the area regularly supports Arenaria interpres (Western Palearctic - wintering) 2.6% of biogeographic population over 5 year peak mean (1992/3-1996/7). During the wintering season the area regularly supports Caldris maritima 1.6% of biogeographic population over 5 year peak mean (1992/3-1996/7).

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:limestone,sandstone,clay,shingle,sedimentary,sand,igneous2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud,metamorphic,limestone/chalk,sandstone/mudstone,shingle,clay,sand,boulder,sedimentary4 Marine: Geomorphology:pools,open coast (including bay),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),cliffs,intertidal rock,estuary.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Falco columbarius at least 2.7% of the GB breeding population 1996  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] at least 2.3% of the GB breeding population 1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:limestone,sandstone,acidic,nutrient-poor,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,upland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Cygnus olor (Britain) 0.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1988-1992  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,sedimentary,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2.2% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1993 and 1994  Falco columbarius 10.5% of the GB breeding population Estimated population  Falco peregrinus 1.3% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1991  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] at least 6.2% of the GB breeding population Estimated population

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,sandstone,peat,nutrient-poor,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:upland,montane


SITENAME:
Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1)

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Asio flammeus at least 2.2% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1990 and 1998  Falco columbarius at least 2.3% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1990 and 1998  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] at least 1.9% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1990 and 1998

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sandstone,peat,sedimentary,acidic,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,escarpment,upland,valley,crags/ledges


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Asio flammeus 0.3% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1990  Falco columbarius 2.2% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1995  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 1.3% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,nutrient-poor,sedimentary,sandstone,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:escarpment,crags/ledges,valley,upland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 1.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,alluvium,peat,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) at least 1.4% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 1.2% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1993  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 0.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 21.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 1.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 14.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Arenaria interpres (Western Palearctic - wintering) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 7.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Bucephala clangula (North-western/Central Europe) 0.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 0.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 54.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 2.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 11.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Melanitta nigra (Western Siberia/Western & Northern Europe/North-western Africa) 0.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 5.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 5.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  400367 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Anser brachyrhynchus , Branta bernicla bernicla , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas strepera , Anas acuta , Melanitta nigra , Bucephala clangula , Haematopus ostralegus , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus , Calidris alba , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica , Limosa lapponica , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,sand,shingle,mud,neutral,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud,sand,sedimentary4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),enclosed coast (including embayment),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 1.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 0.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,basic,sedimentary,neutral,mud,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud,sedimentary,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),enclosed coast (including embayment)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 23.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 3.6% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990  Anas querquedula (Western Siberia/Europe/Western Africa ) 33.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1988-1992  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 3.2% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990  Limosa limosa limosa (Western Europe/W Africa) 55.2% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1992  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 5.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 3.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 2.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,acidic,clay,peat,basic,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 1.6% of the GB population 6 year mean, 1982-1987  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 64.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 17.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 19.6% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 15.5% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at late 1980s-early 1990s  Anas platyrhynchos (North-western Europe) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at late 1980s-early 1990s  Anas querquedula (Western Siberia/Europe/Western Africa ) 93.3% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at late 1980s-early 1990s  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 14.4% of the population in Great Britain No count period specified.  Limosa limosa limosa (Western Europe/W Africa) 89.7% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at late 1980s-early 1990s  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 2.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 2.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 4.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Aythya ferina (North-western/North-eastern Europe) 7.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Aythya fuligula (North-western Europe) 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus olor (Britain) 2.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Fulica atra (North-western Europe - wintering) 1.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Phalacrocorax carbo (North-western Europe) 2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  64428 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Phalacrocorax carbo , Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Cygnus cygnus , Anas penelope , Anas strepera , Anas crecca , Anas acuta , Anas clypeata , Aythya ferina , Aythya fuligula , Fulica atra , Philomachus pugnax

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,peat,basic,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 1.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 3.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Aythya fuligula (North-western Europe) 3.8% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Bucephala clangula (North-western/Central Europe) 2.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus olor (Britain) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Fulica atra (North-western Europe - wintering) 3.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Mergus merganser (North-western/Central Europe) 0.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Podiceps cristatus (North-western Europe - wintering) 7.8% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  25037 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Podiceps cristatus , Anas penelope , Anas strepera , Anas crecca , Anas clypeata , Aythya fuligula , Bucephala clangula , Mergus merganser , Fulica atra

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,clay,nutrient-rich,sedimentary,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,valley


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) at least 5% of the GB breeding population 6 year mean, 1992-1997   Circus aeruginosus 6.4% of the GB breeding population 6 year mean, 1992-1997   Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 30% of the GB breeding population Count, as at late 1980s  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) at least 13.8% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) at least 3.7% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1996  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 26.4% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 9.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser brachyrhynchus (Eastern Greenland/Iceland/UK) 10.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 3.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 3.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  91536 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Anser brachyrhynchus , Branta bernicla bernicla , Anas penelope , Recurvirostra avosetta , Calidris canutus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:limestone,shingle,sedimentary,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:sand,shingle,sedimentary,mud,metamorphic4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary,open coast (including bay)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form. This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) 35% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997  Caprimulgus europaeus 0.7% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1990  Circus aeruginosus 10.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 10.4% of the GB breeding population Count, as at early 1990s  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 1.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean, 1985/6-1989/90  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 2.3% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 4.9% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 3.1% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anser albifrons albifrons (North-western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,shingle,sand,peat,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,floodplain3 Marine: Geology:shingle,mud,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:shingle bar,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),open coast (including bay),estuary,lagoon


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Circus aeruginosus at least 1.9% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997   Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 23.1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1990-1994  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 2% of the GB breeding population 5 count mean, 1993-4,1996-8  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 1.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 0.4% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 60.3% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus fuscus (Western Europe/Mediterranean/Western Africa) 11.3% of the breeding population 5 year mean 1994-1998  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,shingle,mud,nutrient-rich2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland4 Marine: Geomorphology:shingle bar,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),lagoon,estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 3.6% of the population in Great Britain 5-year peak mean 1996-2000  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.2% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 1.2% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.4% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 1.3% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 7.3% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.3% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.8% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  On passage the area regularly supports:  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2% of the population 5-year peak mean 1995/96-1999/2000  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  63017 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Podiceps cristatus , Phalacrocorax carbo , Branta bernicla bernicla , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas strepera , Anas acuta , Bucephala clangula , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Vanellus vanellus , Calidris canutus , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,shingle,clay,alluvium,neutral,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:mud,clay,shingle,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary,lagoon,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)Ramsar Wetland Types:Marine and coastal wetlands


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 2.1% of the GB breeding population (5 year mean 2010-2014)  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 25% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 2.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 2.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 7.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 2.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,sand,neutral,mud,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:clay,sand,mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:enclosed coast (including embayment),estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),barrier beach,open coast (including bay),islands,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),lagoon.


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Phalacrocorax carbo (North-western Europe) 7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1993-1997  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 2.5% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 0.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Aythya ferina (North-western/North-eastern Europe) 4.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Aythya fuligula (North-western Europe) 3.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Bucephala clangula (North-western/Central Europe) 2.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Cygnus olor (Britain) 1.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Fulica atra (North-western Europe - wintering) 11% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Podiceps cristatus (North-western Europe - wintering) 1.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  39763 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Podiceps cristatus , Anas penelope , Anas strepera , Anas crecca , Anas clypeata , Aythya ferina , Aythya fuligula , Bucephala clangula , Fulica atra

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,valleyHydrological info. (new category):Water supply Ramsar Wetland Types:Human-made wetlands


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 1.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 2.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 1.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  34789 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus , Calidris alpina alpina

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:clay,sedimentary,nutrient-poor,neutral,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:clay,sedimentary,gravel,mud,sand,shingle4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,islands,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),lagoon,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 1.3% of the GB breeding population Four year count mean for 1992 to 1994 & 1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 5.6% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 2% of the GB population Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 3.3% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  On passage the area regularly supports:  Philomachus pugnax (Western Africa - wintering) 7.7% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Vanellus vanellus (Europe - breeding) 1.2% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1991/92 to 1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  43225 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Recurvirostra avosetta , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Vanellus vanellus , Philomachus pugnax

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,nutrient-rich,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Burhinus oedicnemus (Western Europe - breeding) 60.1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean (1994-98)  Caprimulgus europaeus 12.2% of the GB breeding population Count at at 1998  Lullula arborea 28.7% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1997

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,acidic,nutrient-poor,limestone,basic,sedimentary,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus up to 2.5% of the GB population 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 2.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  31454 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,clay,nutrient-rich,neutral,sedimentary,sand,alluvium,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:gravel,sand,mud,clay,shingle,sedimentary4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),shingle bar,open coast (including bay),subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) at least 1.6% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus up to 2.5% of the GB population No count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Aythya ferina (North-western/North-eastern Europe) up to 6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) up to 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 1.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  38600 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Tringa totanus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,clay,neutral,alluvium,shingle,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland,valley3 Marine: Geology:shingle,clay,gravel,sand,mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:lagoon,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands,shingle bar,open coast (including bay),estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)


SITENAME:
Crouch and Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3)

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports: Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1989/90-1993/94. Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e: AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS Over winter the area regularly supports: 27,021 waterbirds (5 year peak mean 1990/91-1994/95) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology: sedimentary,clay,nutrient-rich,mud,neutral,sand,acidic,alluvium.2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape: valley,coastal,lowland.3 Marine: Geology: clay,shingle,sedimentary,mud,gravel.4 Marine: Geomorphology: cliffs,islands,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),estuary,lagoon,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat).


SITENAME:
Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)

QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) at least 0.9% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus up to 2.5% of the GB population 5 year mean, 1987/8-1991/2  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Aythya ferina (North-western/North-eastern Europe) up to 6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) up to 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 5.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 0.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  109964 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,mud,shingle,sedimentary,clay,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:shingle,mud,clay,sedimentary4 Marine: Geomorphology:subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands,shingle bar,estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 5.8% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1987-1991  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) at least 1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 1.8% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1996  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 2.3% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus up to 2.5% of the GB population 5 year mean, 1987/8-1991/2  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 14.6% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 7.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) up to 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year mean, 1987/8-1991/2  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 4.4% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 11.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 1.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  107999 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Haematopus ostralegus , Recurvirostra avosetta , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus , Limosa lapponica , Tringa totanus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,mud,shingle,clay,sedimentary,sand2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain,coastal3 Marine: Geology:gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),open coast (including bay),subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) at least 10% of the GB breeding population Three year mean 1996-1998  Circus aeruginosus 10.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1987/8-1991/2  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1987/8-1991/2  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) at least 8.2% of the GB population Count, as at 1996/7  Cygnus cygnus (Iceland/UK/Ireland) 1.8% of the GB population Count, as at 1996/7  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean, 1991/2-1995/6

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sedimentary,peat,basic,clay,nutrient-rich2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland,floodplain


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 7.5% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 0.8% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal,valley4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 9.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal3 Marine: Geology:gravel,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Botaurus stellaris (Europe - breeding) 5% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Circus aeruginosus 5.1% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997   Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 0.9% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:sand,sedimentary2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:shingle4 Marine: Geomorphology:shingle bar


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 2.7% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding] 1.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 3.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Vanellus vanellus (Europe - breeding) 0.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  73014 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Anas crecca , Pluvialis apricaria [North-western Europe - breeding], Vanellus vanellus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,neutral,alluvium,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:neutral,sedimentary,basic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Podiceps auritus (North-western Europe) 5% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1984/85-1988/9  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 28.3% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 0.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 1.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 7.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  23811 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Podiceps auritus , Branta bernicla bernicla , Haematopus ostralegus , Recurvirostra avosetta , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,sedimentary,mud,neutral,sand,sandstone,alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,floodplain,coastal3 Marine: Geology:mud,gravel,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sternula albifrons - 2.5% of the GB breeding population (5 year mean 1980-1984, 54 pairs).  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas penelope - 1% of the north-west European population (5 year peak mean 1980/81-1984/85, 4594 individuals).

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:peat,nutrient-rich,sedimentary,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:chert/flint,pebble,mud,gravel,shingle,clay,sand4 Marine: Geomorphology:enclosed coast (including embayment),lagoon,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),shingle bar,open coast (including bay),barrier beach,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Caprimulgus europaeus at least 12.8% of the GB breeding population Two year mean, 1991-1992  Lullula arborea at least 6.8% of the GB breeding population Three count mean, 1991-2 & 1994  Sylvia undata at least 26.1% of the GB breeding population Three count mean, 1991-2 & 1994  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2.7% of the GB population Count, as at 1991/2   Falco columbarius 1.2% of the GB population Count, as at 1991/2

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,clay,sedimentary,sand,peat,nutrient-poor2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland,coastal,slope


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus melanocephalus - 10% of the GB breeding population (2015, 64 pairs). Sterna hirundo - 1.8% of the GB breeding population (5 year mean 2010-2014, 178 pairs). Sterna sandvicencis - 1.6% of the GB breeding population (5 year mean 2010-2014,  181 pairs). Over winter, the area regularly supports: Recurvirostra avosetta - 36.1% of the GB population (5 year peak mean 1992/93-1996/97, 459 individuals). Egretta garzetta - 2.5% of the GB population (5 year peak mean 2009/10-2013/14, 114 individuals). Platalea leucorodia - 100% of the GB population (5 year peak mean 2009/10-2013/14, 20 individuals).  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Tadorna tadorna - 1.2% of the biogeographic population (NW Europe) (5 year peak mean 1992/93-1996/97, 3,569 individuals). Limosa limosa islandica - 2.3% of the biogeographic population (Iceland) (5 year peak mean 1992/93-1996/97, 1,576 individuals). An internationally important assemblage of birds In the non-breeding season the area regularly supports: 25,176 individuals (4 year peak mean 1993/94-1996/97). Including: Egretta garzetta, Platalea leucorodia, Recurvirostra avosetta, Limosa limosa islandica, Branta bernicla bernicla, Phalacrocorax carbo, Numenius arquata, Calidris alpina, Bucephala clangula, Aythya ferina, Mergus serrator, Tringa totanus, Tringa erythropus, Tringa nebularia, Tadorna tadorna, Anas crecca and Chroicocephalus ridibundus.

OTHERCHARACT:
1. Terrestrial Soil & Geology: Acidic, Clay, Mud, Peat, Sand, Sedimentary. 2. Terrestrial Geomorphology & Landscape: Lowland, Coastal, Valley. 3. Marine: Geomorphology: Estuary, Intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat), Subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank).


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Caprimulgus europaeus 2.4% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1992  Sylvia undata 8% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1994

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-poor,acidic,alluvium,sandstone,sand,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,escarpment,lowland,slope


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 15.8% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  On passage the area regularly supports:  Egretta garzetta (Sub-Saharan Africa - breeding) at least 9.3% of the GB population Count, as at 1995

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium,igneous,metalliferous,metamorphic,mud,neutral,acidic,sedimentary,shingle2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:valley,lowland3 Marine: Geology:sedimentary,mud,slate/shale,gravel,shingle4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),ria,intertidal rock,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),subtidal rock (including rocky reefs)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 4.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 0.3% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1992-1996  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 0.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1993-1997  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Limosa lapponica (Western Palearctic - wintering) 3.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.2% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 0.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 0.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Arenaria interpres (Western Palearctic - wintering) 0.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 5.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alba (Eastern Atlantic/Western & Southern Africa - wintering) 0.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 3.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Mergus serrator (North-western/Central Europe) 3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.3% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 3.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  93230 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas crecca , Anas acuta , Anas clypeata , Mergus serrator , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris alba , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa lapponica , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,shingle,alluvium,sand,sedimentary,neutral,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,lowland,floodplain3 Marine: Geology:sand,clay,shingle,mud,sedimentary,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:pools,lagoon,estuary,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),enclosed coast (including embayment),islands,shingle bar,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Caprimulgus europaeus 8.8% of the GB breeding population Count as at 1991  Lullula arborea 29.5% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.  Pernis apivorus 12.5% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.  Sylvia undata 33.6% of the GB breeding population No count period specified.  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 2% of the GB population No count period specified.  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Falco subbuteo 5% of the population in Great Britain No count period specified.  Phylloscopus sibilatrix at least 2% of the population in Great Britain No count period specified.

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:acidic,peat,nutrient-poor,sand,clay2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 0.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 0.4% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Mergus serrator (North-western/Central Europe) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,mud,neutral,sedimentary,alluvium,acidic2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,coastal3 Marine: Geology:sedimentary,mud,gravel4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,enclosed coast (including embayment),intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),islands,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank),lagoon


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Larus melanocephalus 15.4% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean, 1994-1998  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 2% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean, 1993-1997  Sterna dougallii (Europe - breeding) 3.1% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean, 1993-1997  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 2.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean, 1993-1997  Sterna sandvicensis (Western Europe/Western Africa) 1.7% of the GB breeding population 5 year peak mean, 1993-1997  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean, 1992/3-1996/7  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 2.5% of the population 5 year peak mean, 1992/3-1996/7  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 1.2% of the population 5 year peak mean, 1992/3-1996/7  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 1.7% of the population 5 year peak mean, 1992/3-1996/7  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  51361 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Anas crecca , Charadrius hiaticula , Limosa limosa islandica

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:mud,acidic,alluvium,sedimentary,neutral2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,coastal,lowland3 Marine: Geology:sand,gravel,sedimentary,shingle4 Marine: Geomorphology:open coast (including bay),lagoon,estuary,intertidal rock,enclosed coast (including embayment),shingle bar,islands,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)Ramsar Wetland Types:Marine and coastal wetlands


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 1.9% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas strepera (North-western Europe) 2.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:nutrient-rich,limestone,clay,mud,neutral,sedimentary,alluvium,basic,sand,peat2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,lowland,valley


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Burhinus oedicnemus (Western Europe - breeding) 10.6% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1995 - 1999

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,clay,calc-schists2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:hilly,slope,lowland3 Marine: Geology:limestone/chalk


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Burhinus oedicnemus (Western Europe - breeding) 14.5% of the GB breeding population Count, as at 1997  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 0.7% of the GB population Count, as at 1993  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Coturnix coturnix 20% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1986  Falco subbuteo 1.2% of the population in Great Britain Count, as at 1990

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:basic,neutral,clay,nutrient-poor,limestone,nutrient-rich2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:lowland,hilly,escarpment,valley,slope


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 0.7% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 0.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  65588 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Branta bernicla bernicla , Anas strepera , Anas crecca , Haematopus ostralegus , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris alpina alpina , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus

OTHERCHARACT:
2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,floodplain3 Marine: Geology:sand,clay,shingle,mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),shingle bar,subtidal sediments (including sandbank/mudbank)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Circus cyaneus 1% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 28.3% of the population in Great Britain Five year peak mean for 1993/93 to 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 2.1% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 1.4% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 2.4% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 1.7% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.2% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  On passage the area regularly supports:  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 2.6% of the population Five year peak mean for 1993/94 to 1997/98  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  75019 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Recurvirostra avosetta , Pluvialis squatarola , Calidris canutus , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica , Tringa totanus

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:shingle,alluvium,mud2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:coastal,floodplain4 Marine: Geomorphology:estuary,intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat)


QUALITY:
Qualifies under Recommendation 16 (1989) paragraph 1 and/or listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998). As a result of the translation of data from the Natura 2000 database to the Emerald Network database it has been necessary to move some species features from field 3.2 to field 3.3 of the Standard Data Form.  This is because regularly occurring migratory species and assemblages are not all listed on Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).   Qualifies under Recommendation 16 1.a. and/or listed on Resolution 6. During the breeding season the area regularly supports:  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 6.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1988-1992  Sterna albifrons (Eastern Atlantic - breeding) 1.2% of the GB breeding population 5 year mean, 1991-1995  Sterna hirundo (Northern/Eastern Europe - breeding) 0.6% of the GB breeding population Count,as at 1994  Over winter the area regularly supports:  Cygnus columbianus bewickii (Western Siberia/North-eastern & North-western Europe) 0.2% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Recurvirostra avosetta (Western Europe/Western Mediterranean - breeding) 24.7% of the GB population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.e. Over winter the area regularly supports:  Anas acuta (North-western Europe) 1.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas clypeata (North-western/Central Europe) 0.8% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas crecca (North-western Europe) 1.3% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Anas penelope (Western Siberia/North-western/North-eastern Europe) 1.6% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Arenaria interpres (Western Palearctic - wintering) 0.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Branta bernicla bernicla (Western Siberia/Western Europe) 1.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris alpina alpina (Northern Siberia/Europe/Western Africa) 1.9% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Calidris canutus (North-eastern Canada/Greenland/Iceland/North-western Europe) 0.2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Charadrius hiaticula (Europe/Northern Africa - wintering) 1.6% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Haematopus ostralegus (Europe & Northern/Western Africa) 1% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Limosa limosa islandica (Iceland - breeding) 12.9% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Numenius arquata (Europe - breeding) 1.7% of the population in Great Britain 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Pluvialis squatarola (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tadorna tadorna (North-western Europe) 1.5% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Tringa nebularia (Europe/Western Africa) 2.6% of the population in Great Britain No count period specified.  Tringa totanus (Eastern Atlantic - wintering) 2.1% of the population 5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96  Qualifies under Recommendation 16.1.b. AN INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLAGE OF BIRDS  Over winter the area regularly supports:  65496 waterfowl (5 year peak mean 1991/92-1995/96) Including: Gavia stellata , Podiceps cristatus , Phalacrocorax carbo , Cygnus columbianus bewickii , Branta bernicla bernicla , Tadorna tadorna , Anas penelope , Anas crecca , Anas platyrhynchos , Anas acuta , Anas clypeata , Aythya ferina , Haematopus ostralegus , Recurvirostra avosetta , Charadrius hiaticula , Pluvialis squatarola , Vanellus vanellus , Calidris canutus , Calidris alpina alpina , Limosa limosa islandica , Numenius arquata , Tringa totanus , Tringa nebularia , Arenaria interpres

OTHERCHARACT:
1 Terrestrial: Soil & Geology:alluvium2 Terrestrial: Geomorphology and landscape:floodplain,coastal3 Marine: Geology:shingle,mud4 Marine: Geomorphology:intertidal sediments (including sandflat/mudflat),estuary


