Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir

Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 824 329[1]
InterestBiological
Area5.7 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Briery Wood Heronry is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This is the largest heronry in the county, with up to thirty breeding pairs. The dominant trees are mature oaks and ash, with a ground flora of bracken and dog's mercury.[3]

The wood is in an area of the grounds which is not open to the public.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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