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How Hill Nature Reserve (Norfolk)

Description: Address: Norfolk / England / Located on the River Ant on the Norfolk Broads, the reserve is home to a large Edwardian ... more

How Hill Nature Reserve (Norfolk) ... home surrounded by marsh and woodland.

Newest Review: ... all host special animals and birds. If you're cruising on the Broads, like I did, How Hill is easy to visit as there are plentiful moorings for your boat on the edge of the reserve. There is, however, plenty for the visitor to do when visiting How Hill, apart from watching for rare birds. There are several nature trails that wind through the reserve. These give superb views of the reserve's ... more

... varied habitats including the open water and woodland. A visit in summer will have you surrounded by dragonflies. Their iridescent blues, reds, and yellows sparkle in the sunlight making them look like flying jewels. The trails can be wet and muddy, so ...more

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How Hill Nature Reserve (Norfolk): History and wildlife in a beautiful natural setting (670 words)
by - written on 21/06/09 (Very useful, 136 readings)
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How Hill National Nature Reserve lies within the Norfolk Broads, near the town of Ludham on the banks of the River Ant and is managed by the Broads Authority. The National Nature Reserve designation recognises the importance of this stunning reserve for wildlife. The wildlife includes bearded tits, marsh harriers, and the nationally rare bittern. The rarest species on the reserve is, however, not a bird but a butterfly. Britain's largest and one of its rarest butterflies, the swallowtail is found here in larger numbers than almost anywhere else. Please note, if you want to see this butterfly, a visit from late May to early July is when they're 'on the ... Read the complete review