Hilgay Heronry

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Hilgay Heronry is one of 140 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk. At 0.02 km², it is one of the smaller SSSIs in the county. Nearby SSSIs include Ouse Washes and Boughton Fen. Downham Market Station is about 5.2 km away to the north-west.

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