Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Spadalach
Status All Ireland: Breeding
Population estimate all Ireland: 50 – 100 pairs
Trend (12 years): Increase
Trend (40 years): Increase
Survey timing: May to July
Habitat: Wetlands
Occurrence: Mainly along the Shannon Basin.
Habitat preference (simple description of preferred nesting habitat): Freshwater reedy marshes and lakes.
Preferred ways to establish breeding status: Look for adults escorting young on open water.
