Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir
Briery Wood Heronry is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.
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.
The wood is in an area of the grounds which is not open to the public.
References
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Map of Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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