Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes explained

Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	121.5ha
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes is a 121.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Fleggburgh in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]} It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[3] and Special Protection Area,^[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.^[5]

The Muck Fleet, a tributary of the River Bure, runs through this wetland site, which is traditionally managed by grazing and mowing. Habitats include tall fen, fen meadows and drainage dykes. There are rare plants and invertebrates, such as the swallowtail butterfly and the freshwater snail Anisus vorticulus.^[6]

The site is private land but a public footpath goes through it.

References

52.657°N 1.606°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 August 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 August 2018.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
6. Web site: Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 August 2018.