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close| Location | Iceland, Nordur-Ísafjardarsýsla |
| Central coordinates | 22o 40.00' West 66o 6.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2 |
| Area | 1,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 34m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the largest breeding colonies of Somateria mollissima in the country, and Sterna paradisaea and Fratercula arctica are also common breeders.
Site description An island (200 ha) and adjacent area in the middle of the ísafjördur firth, by Snæfjallaströnd, north-north-east of ísafjördur town. Land-uses include grazing and eider husbandry (Somateria mollissima) (`Other' land-use).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | resident | - | 10,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | breeding | - | 500-600 breeding pairs | - | B1ii, B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | resident | - | - | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 80% | |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations Predation by introduced American mink Mustela vison is a threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ædey. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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