Stiffkey Valley Explained

Stiffkey Valley
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	44.4ha
Notifydate:	2002
Map:	Magic Map

Stiffkey Valley is a 44.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]} It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.^[3]

This valley has a range of wetland habitats in the floodplain of the River Stiffkey. It has many species of breeding birds, including nationally important populations of avocets. Wintering wetland birds include bitterns, brent geese and garganeys, while marsh harriers and barn owls hunt throughout the year.^[4]

There is no public access to the site.

References

52.952°N 0.95°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Stiffkey Valley . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Stiffkey Valley. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.
3. Web site: Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2014-19: Other Conservation Designations within the AONB. Norfolk Coast AONB. 25 May 2018.
4. Web site: Stiffkey Valley citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.