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The '''Norrard Rocks''' (or "Northern Rocks") are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north–western part of the [[Isles of Scilly]], to the west of [[Bryher]] and [[Samson, Isles of Scilly|Samson]]. | The '''Norrard Rocks''' (or "Northern Rocks") are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north–western part of the [[Isles of Scilly]], to the west of [[Bryher]] and [[Samson, Isles of Scilly|Samson]]. | ||
| − | The Norrad Rocks are designated as a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" for their breeding seabird colonies. The vegetation on the islands is limited by the extreme exposure and only six species of plants have been recorded.<ref name=Norrard>{{cite web|title=Norrard Rocks|url=http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001870.pdf|publisher= | + | The Norrad Rocks are designated as a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" for their breeding seabird colonies. The vegetation on the islands is limited by the extreme exposure and only six species of plants have been recorded.<ref name=Norrard>{{cite web|title=Norrard Rocks|url=http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001870.pdf|publisher=Natural England|date=17 December 1986|accessdate=20 December 2011}}</ref> |
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The Norrard Rocks (or "Northern Rocks") are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north–western part of the Isles of Scilly, to the west of Bryher and Samson.
The Norrad Rocks are designated as a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" for their breeding seabird colonies. The vegetation on the islands is limited by the extreme exposure and only six species of plants have been recorded.[1]
References
- ↑ "Norrard Rocks". Natural England. 17 December 1986. http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001870.pdf. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
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