Inner Moray Firth
- Country:
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Site number:
- 1002
- Area:
- 2,339.0 ha
- Designation date:
- 22-07-1999
- Coordinates:
- 57°31'13"N 04°14'56"W
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Inner Moray Firth. 22/07/99; Scotland; 2,339 ha; 56°50'N 004°21'W. Special Protection Area EC Directive, SSSI. The site supports important wetland habitats including intertidal flats, saltmarsh, and a sand and shingle spit. The intertidal areas are especially important for the population of wintering waterfowl, including Limosa lapponica (1%of the population) and Anser anser (3% of the population). Human activities include nature conservation, tourism, fishing, hunting, and grazing. Ramsar site no. 1002. Most recent RIS information: 2006.
Administrative region
Scotland
National legal designation
- sssi
Regional (international) legal designations
- EU Natura 2000
Last publication date:
01-01-2006