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Loch Ryan
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 5o 2.69' West 54o 57.85' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 4,045 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 8m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A large, shallow sea loch at the western end of Dumfries and Galloway, which supports the only commercial native oysterbeds in Scotland. Stranraer is located at the base of the loch, with its ferry port. The IBA supports important numbers of wintering waterbirds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | winter | 2001-2006 | 1,035 individuals | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Mud flats and sand flats; Shingle or stony beaches; Standing brackish and salt water | 98% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | 1% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 2% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Loch Ryan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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