Stiffkey Valley

Stiffkey Valley

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location	Norfolk
Grid reference	TF 983 435[1]
Interest	Biological
Area	44.4 hectares (110 acres)[1]
Notification	2002[1]
Location map	Magic Map

Stiffkey Valley is a 44.4-hectare (110-acre) 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

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

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