Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Gadual
Status All Ireland: Breeding
Population estimate all Ireland: 100 – 250 pairs
Trend (12 years): Increase
Trend (40 years): Increase
Survey timing: May to July
Habitat: Wetlands
Occurrence: Very sparsely distributed in southern and western counties and Co Down. Stronghold is at Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland.
Habitat preference (simple description of preferred nesting habitat): In ground cover close to fresh water bodies.
Preferred ways to establish breeding status: Look out for adults escorting young on open water.
