Islington Heronry

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Islington Heronry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Norfolk
Grid reference TF 568 159 [1]
InterestBiological
Area1.3 hectares (3.2 acres) [1]
Notification 1984 [1]
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Islington Heronry is a 1.3-hectare (3.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of King's Lynn Norfolk. [1] [2]

This stand of mature oaks has the largest breeding colony of grey herons in the county, with about eighty nests occupied each year. There are several other populations of woodland birds, such as the great spotted woodpecker. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

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

Coordinates: 52°43′05″N0°19′12″E / 52.718°N 0.320°E / 52.718; 0.320

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