Micklemere, Ixworth
Introduction
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Micklemere, Ixworth
Image: © Bob Jones Taken: 17 Apr 2008
Though shown as 'Mickle Mere' on the OS map, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, which manages this nature reserve, calls it 'Micklemere'. It is a fairly recent development, brought about when the Ixworth by-pass was constructed in the early 1990s. Ditches crossed by the new road were not piped but simply filled in. As a result the site began to flood regularly. What was once grazing marsh with little wildlife interest has become the splendid wetland habitat that attracts birds all year round. This view is from the hide, just off the road leading to Pakenham Water Mill.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.291609
Longitude
0.839987