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Hill of Colvadale and Sobul
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 0o 52.43' West 60o 43.96' North |
| IBA criteria | C7 |
| Area | 1,600 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Heathland overlying magnesium silicate rocks, with areas of deep peat, wet flush and mire. Plant communities present include herb-rich sedge grass heath and also species-poor wet and dry heaths. The IBA holds a rich assemblage of breeding birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus | breeding | 1994 | 23 breeding pairs | good | C7 | Least Concern |
| Parasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus | breeding | 2001 | 54 breeding pairs | good | C7 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Of Colvadale and Sobul | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 819 | protected area contained by site | 819 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hill of Colvadale and Sobul. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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