Sparham Pools

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]

Sparham Pools
TypeNature reserve
LocationSparham, Norfolk
OS gridTG 075178
Coordinates52°43′08″N 01°04′14″E
Area12.2 ha (30 acres)
Managed byNorfolk Wildlife Trust

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.

References

  1. "Sparham Pools". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
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