Gunton Park Lake

Coordinates: 52°51′43″N 1°17′46″E / 52.862°N 1.296°E / 52.862; 1.296
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Gunton Park Lake
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 220 345[1]
InterestBiological
Area18.3 hectares (45 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Gunton Park Lake is a 18.3-hectare (45-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest by Gunton Hall, north-west of North Walsham in Norfolk.[1][2] It was formed by damming Hagon Beck.

This artificial lake has the largest flock of post-breeding gadwall in Britain, and more than 500 birds have sometimes been recorded in September. Wintering wildfowl include teal, mallard, shoveler, shelduck and goosander.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Gunton Park Lake". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Gunton Park Lake". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Gunton Park Lake citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2018.

52°51′43″N 1°17′46″E / 52.862°N 1.296°E / 52.862; 1.296