River Boyne & River Kingfisher Alcedo atthis The survey undertaken in 2010 by Cummins et al. 2010 It is considered that the Blackwater Special Protection [breeding] [A229] estimated 15 probable and 4 possible breeding pairs within adoption of this Area [004232] the River Boyne, representing some of the highest numbers Kingfishers are relatively widespread proposed Variation will Site Area: 460.3ha throughout Ireland with a more easterly per kilometre recorded during the survey (0.09 0.12 – not affect this Natura bias in their distribution, however are territories per km). Estimates of national population were not 2000 site. The considered to be a bird of conservation provided in Cummins et al. 2010 due to the site specific focus proposed Variation will concern (Amber listed). of the study. Gibbons et al. 1993 present estimates of not diminish the effect between 1,300 2,100 breeding pairs in Ireland. The SPA – of existing policies and therefore represents objectives in the Cavan between c.0.9 and 1.5% of the national population. County Development Plan 2014-2020 which provide protection for water quality, protected habitats and protected species, including and from SAC’s SPA’s development which would detrimentally impact upon them.
River Boyne & River Blackwater Special Protection Area [004232] Site Area: 460.3ha Kingfisher Alcedo atthis [breeding] [A229] Kingfishers are relatively widespread throughout Ireland with a more easterly bias in their distribution, however are considered to be a bird of conservation concern (Amber listed). The survey undertaken in 2010 by Cummins et al. 2010 estimated 15 probable and 4 possible breeding pairs within the River Boyne, representing some of the highest numbers per kilometre recorded during the survey (0.09 – 0.12 territories per km). Estimates of national population were not provided in Cummins et al. 2010 due to the site specific focus of the study. Gibbons et al. 1993 present estimates of between 1,300 – 2,100 breeding pairs in Ireland. The SPA therefore represents between c.0.9 and 1.5% of the national population. It is considered that the adoption of this proposed Variation will not affect this Natura 2000 site. The proposed Variation will not diminish the effect of existing policies and objectives in the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020 which provide protection for water quality, protected habitats and protected species, including SAC’s and SPA’s from development which would detrimentally impact upon them.
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