Hilgay Heronry Explained

Hilgay Heronry
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	1.8ha
Notifydate:	1985
Map:	Magic Map

Hilgay Heronry is a 1.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off 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

52.566°N 0.411°W

Notes and References

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