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Sandwick and Clift Hills
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 1o 17.08' West 60o 1.19' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1ii, B3, C3 |
| Area | 2,270 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 293m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A large block of moorland located to the south-west of Cunningsburgh, important for breeding skuas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Skua Stercorarius skua | breeding | 2002 | 215 breeding pairs | good | A4ii, B1ii, B3, C3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sandwick and Clift Hills. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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