Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve is located on the north-west escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has an area of 159.1 hectares, and most of it is a 128.5 hectares biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is listed as a Grade 1 site in A Nature Conservation Review. The reserve is in several sections, mostly in the parish of Lewknor in Oxfordshire, with smaller sections in the parish of Stokenchurch in Buckinghamshire. ()
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Wildlife
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Red kite
The red kite, a striking bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, is commonly found in Europe and northwest Africa. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, the red kite has two recognized subspecies, although one is likely extinct.
Birds
European hare
The European hare, commonly known as the brown hare, is a captivating species native to Europe and parts of Asia. As one of the largest hare species, it thrives in temperate, open landscapes. These herbivores primarily feed on grasses and herbs, and must stay vigilant...
Mammals
European Roe Deer
The European roe deer, also known as the western roe deer, chevreuil, or simply roe, is a small and resilient species well-suited to colder climates. With their distinctive reddish and grey-brown coats, these deer are easily identifiable.
Mammals
Muntjac
Muntjacs, often referred to as barking deer or rib-faced deer, belong to the genus Muntiacus and are native to South and Southeast Asia. These intriguing creatures are believed to have roamed Earth for 15-35 million years, with their remains discovered in Miocene...
Mammals
Melanargia galathea
The Marbled White butterfly, known scientifically as *Melanargia galathea*, belongs to the Nymphalidae family. Despite its name and appearance, it is classified within the "browns" group, specifically the Satyrinae subfamily.
Insects
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