Fen Alder Carr

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Fen Alder Carr
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Fen Alder Carr
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationCreeting St Peter, Suffolk
OS grid TM 089 566
Area1.7 hectares

Fen Alder Carr is a 1.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve south-east of Creeting St Peter in Suffolk. It is owned by Suffolk County Council. [1] [2]

This site has diverse habitats, including open water, alder carr woodland and tall fen. There is a large rookery high in the trees, and there are other birds such as siskins, chaffinches and redpolls. [1]

There is access from Fen Lane.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Fen Alder Carr". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. "Map of Fen Alder Carr". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.

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