Hilgay Heronry

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Hilgay Heronry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Norfolk
Grid reference TL 635 992 [1]
InterestBiological
Area1.8 hectares (4.4 acres) [1]
Notification 1985 [1]
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Hilgay Heronry is a 1.8-hectare (4.4-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Downham Market in Norfolk. [1] [2]

This small wood has a nationally important breeding colony of grey herons, with around forty nests each year in larch and ash trees. Nearby drainage dykes on The Fens provide feeding grounds. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Hilgay Heronry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Hilgay Heronry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Hilgay Heronry citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.

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