Sparham Pools

Nature reserve near Sparham, England, United Kingdom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sparham Pools is a 12.2-hectare (30-acre) nature reserve south of Sparham in Norfolk. It is leased and managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.[1]

TypeNature reserve
LocationSparham, Norfolk
Coordinates52°43′08″N 01°04′14″E
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Sparham Pools
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TypeNature reserve
LocationSparham, Norfolk
OS gridTG 075178
Coordinates52°43′08″N 01°04′14″E
Area12.2 ha (30 acres)
Managed byNorfolk Wildlife Trust
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These former gravel pits are now pools which have several islands. Wildfowl include shoveler, gadwall, mallard and tufted duck. Sand martins and common kingfishers breed on the banks and common terns on the islands.[1]

There is access from Lyng Road.

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