Hilgay Heronry
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 635 992[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 1.8 hectares (4.4 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
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.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Hilgay Heronry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Hilgay Heronry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Hilgay Heronry citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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