Hilgay Heronry
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL635992 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 1.8 | 2009-04-08 |
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| grey heron | Breeding |
Description
Area, 1.82 hectares 4.5 ac Description Hilgay Heronry is a small copse on the edge of the Fens which supports a nationally important breeding colony of grey heron Ardea cinerea. There is an average of about 40occupied nests each year in the mature trees of European larch Larix decidua and ash Fraxinus excelsior. The nearby fenland with an extensive system of drainage dykes provides ideal feeding conditions for the birds.
Species mentioned
Show the 3 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grey heron | Ardea cinerea | LC (NonBreeding), NT (Breeding) | bird-heron | ardeidae |
| ash | Fraxinus excelsior | LC | tree | oleaceae |
| larch | Larix decidua | Not listed in GB list | tree | pinaceae |