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Almorness Point and Hestan Island
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 3o 48.64' West 54o 50.78' North |
| IBA criteria | B3 |
| Area | 59 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 62m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A small island and rocky headland at the mouth of Auchencairn Bay. An important area for breeding seabirds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | breeding | 1997 | 1,023 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 80% | |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Almorness Point and Hestan Island. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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