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Mill Dam, Shapinsay
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 2o 53.85' West 59o 2.57' North |
| IBA criteria | C7 |
| Area | 33 ha |
| Altitude | 15 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description An artificial water-body now largely choked by encroaching vegetation, with open water appearing mainly after heavy rains.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | winter | 1990-1995 | 60 individuals | good | C7 | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | resident | 2007 | 2 breeding pairs | good | C7 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Dam | RSPB Reserve | 16 | protected area contained by site | 16 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mill Dam, Shapinsay. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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