Faray and Holm of Faray
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Condition (NatureScot)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) | Favourable | — | 2016-11-25 |
Description
Faray and Holm of Faray Faray and Holm of Faray are two small uninhabited islands which lie between Westray and Eday. They are notified for grey seals Halichoerus grypus. The site is one of the most important breeding and haul out sites for grey seals in Orkney. In 2006, an estimated 3148 pups were produced, equivalent to around 16% of the annual pup production for Orkney, and 7% of the total annual pup production for Britain.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grey seal | Halichoerus grypus | None | seal | phocidae |