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.

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