Alderfen Broad Explained

Alderfen Broad is a 21.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]} It is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.^[3] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[4] and Special Protection Area^[5] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation,^[6]

This area of fenland peat has open water, alder carr woodland and reedswamp. Breeding birds include the great crested grebe, water rail, grasshopper warbler and reed warbler.^[7]

The site is open to the public.

References

52.72°N 1.484°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Alderfen Broad . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Alderfen Broad. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
3. Web site: Alderfen Broad . Norfolk Wildlife Trust . 21 May 2018.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
6. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
7. Web site: Alderfen Broad citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.