Boughton Fen
Boughton Fen is a 15.7-hectare (39-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Downham Market in Norfolk. it is common land registered to Boughton Parish Council.
This valley in a tributary of the River Wissey is covered by tall fen over most of the site, together with areas of scrub which provide a habitat for breeding birds. There are many uncommon species of moths, including the rare Perizoma sagittaria.
There is access to the site from Oxborough Road.
References
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Welcome to the Boughton Fen Website". Boughton Fen Committee. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Boughton Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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