This project has been commissioned in order to map potential areas of Functionally Linked Land (FLL) used by water birds in the North West. The aim of this project is to collate evidence from existing bird records to create maps showing important supporting habitats and improve understanding of which bird species are using these sites. This report is Phase 2 from the initial report ‘Identification of Functionally Linked Land supporting SPA waterbirds in the North West of England’, and aims to address some of the recommendations suggested within the initial project.
This includes collating evidence from existing bird records to create maps showing important supporting habitats around the Dee Estuary and improve understanding of which bird species are using these sites. project will help to ensure the current geographical spread of supporting habitats across the North West are maintained and enhanced to ensure the integrity of the SPA sites are protected in the long term.