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Upper Lough Erne
| Location | United Kingdom, Northern Ireland |
| Central coordinates | 7o 29.36' West 54o 12.82' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 5,747 ha |
| Altitude | 40 - 75m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Flooded drumlins in the course of the River Erne give rise to a complex of islands, bays and lakes, bordered by damp pasture, fen and reed-swamp (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | winter | 2001-2006 | 840 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, B3, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lough Erne | Birds Directive | 5,787 | is identical to site | 5,747 |
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| Upper Lough Erne | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 5,818 | protected area contains site | 5,747 |
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| Upper Lough Erne - Belleisle | Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) | 1,370 | protected area contained by site | 1,370 | |
| Upper Lough Erne - Crom | Area of Special Scientific Interest | 1,437 | protected area contained by site | 1,443 |
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| Upper Lough Erne - Galloon | Area of Special Scientific Interest | 557 | protected area contained by site | 570 |
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| Upper Lough Erne - Trannish | Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) | 2,064 | protected area contained by site | 2,064 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Upper Lough Erne. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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