Islington Heronry Explained

Islington Heronry
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	1.3ha
Notifydate:	1984
Map:	Magic Map

Islington Heronry is a 1.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off 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.

References

52.718°N 0.32°W

Notes and References

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