AstonRowantNNR

Friends of Aston Rowant NNR sharing sightings and activities on and around the reserve. Tag us in your tweets to share the news!!

[Steven Falk @StevenFalk1]

Very enjoyable day in the Chilterns with @RowantNNR staff and volunteers. Highlights were Military Orchid, and the best view I've ever had of a Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk.

[woodland wanderer @TrishGlenn]

One of my favourite things volunteering at @RowantNNR It’s great to be able to watch red kites from above, can’t wait for a bit more warmth and sunshine for some spectacular aerial displays.

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Butterflies 2025: Chalkhill Blue, Aston Rowant NNR, August 8. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Butterflies 2025: Second brood Dingy Skipper, Aston Rowant NNR, August 8. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Butterflies 2025: Adonis Blue, Aston Rowant NNR, August 8. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Butterflies 2025: Silver-spotted Skipper, Aston Rowant NNR, August 8. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[OCV @OxConservation]

Tomorrow, Sunday 31st, it's our Reserve Maintenance at Aston Rowant NNR @rowantNNR 🐏 More details were shared on our task email this week – are you on the mailing list? Join us and let's spend a day #volunteering in this beautiful landscape 🦋 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

[Denise Harper @DeniseHarper26]

A selection of Clouded Yellow photos from the last few weeks. 4 sites (Berks and Oxfordshire), 7 visits, much running around field edges and hillsides.
@savebutterflies @UpperThamesBC @BBOWT @RowantNNR @NaturalEngland @NWessexDowns

[Dave O'Brien @DaveOB66]

A few more Adonis Blues from Aston Rowant NNR.
@UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies @RowantNNR

[Dave O'Brien @DaveOB66]

Wasp Spider from Aston Rowant NNR.
@RowantNNR @BritishSpiders

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Chalkhill Blue (female), Aston Rowant NNR. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Dave O'Brien @DaveOB66]

Adonis and Chalkhill Blues from Aston Rowant NNR, Oxon, and Common Blue from Hazelborough Woods, Northants today.
@savebutterflies @UpperThamesBC @RowantNNR @BedsNthantsBC

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Adonis Blue underwing view, Aston Rowant NNR. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Sheep’s Head Nature @SHeadbirder]

Pale Toadflax on the chalk escarpment near Aston Rowant this week. #wildflowerhour

[Kevin @North_Bucks123]

Silver-spotted skipper. Aston Rowant NNR #NaturePhotography #Butterflies @RowantNNR @savebutterflies @UpperThamesBC

[Ashley Cox @naturecatcher58]

Seeing a fair few reports of Clouded Yellows just lately, saw one last week at @RowantNNR myself, 3 more at Yoesden Bank this morning.
Is it officially a Clouded Yellow year
Yet ?
Anyhow i managed to hit the sweet spot with this one
@BBOWT
@UpperThamesBC

[Kevin @North_Bucks123]

Clouded yellow. Aston Rowant #NaturePhotography #Butterflies @RowantNNR @savebutterflies @UpperThamesBC

[Kevin @North_Bucks123]

Striking aberrant Female Chalkhill blue at Aston Rowant today, #NaturePhotography #Butterflies @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Chalkhill Blue (male), Aston Rowant NNR. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies

[Steve Nikols @nikols_steve]

Second generation Dingy Skipper, Aston Rowant NNR. @RowantNNR @UpperThamesBC @savebutterflies