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On a ridge overlooking the Thames Marshes, Northward Hill includes a lovely bluebell wood where nightingales sing in spring. Over 100 pairs of grey herons nest in the trees, with what is one of the UK's largest and most famous colonies of little egrets.

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Open at all times.

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Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

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01634 222480

northkentmarshes@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Hoo, Kent

Grid reference: TQ781757

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Grey heron landing at nest with stick - Nigel Blake
Male lesser spotted woodpecker on branch - Steve Round
Marsh fern, Sutton Fen RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017234)
Grey heron profile - Steve Round
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)