Wretham Park Meres

Wretham Park Meres
Site of Special Scientific Interest
West Mere
Area of Search Norfolk
Grid reference TL 907 918[1]
Interest Biological
Area 30.0 hectares (74 acres)[1]
Notification 1984[1]
Location map Magic Map

Wretham Park Meres is a 30-hectare (74-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Thetford in Norfolk.[1][2]

This site consists of four natural lakes, Mickle Mere, Hill Mere, Rush Mere and West Mere, which provide a breeding habitat for wildfowl such as mallards, gadwalls, shovelers, tufted ducks and teal. There are also many wintering ducks.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Wretham Park Meres". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Wretham Park Meres". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Wretham Park Meres citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

Coordinates: 52°29′28″N 0°48′25″E / 52.491°N 0.807°E / 52.491; 0.807

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