Walton Common

Walton Common

Infobox SSSI


name=Walton Common
aos=Avon
interest=Biological
gridref=ST428738
area=25.5 hectare
notifydate=191

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Walton Common (gbmapping|ST428738) is a 25.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near the village of Walton in Gordano, North Somerset, notified in 1991. [ [http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1005923.pdf English Nature citation sheet for the site] (accessed 16 July 2006)]

The Common which is both a is both a Scheduled Ancient Monument and an SSSI, is covered by a Countryside Stewardship agreement with the Countryside Agency. The Common remains in private ownership and the Avon Wildlife Trust has a 10-year lease to manage it as a nature reserve.

Wildflowers found on the common include thyme, marjoram, rock-rose, St John's wort, Autumn Gentian and Violets. Butterflies are particularly notable including Common Blue, Brown Argus, Grizzled and Dingy Skipper, Green and Purple Hairstreak, and Dark Green Fritillary. Other insects such as grasshoppers, Glow-worms and moths are abundant. Birds identified at the site include; Blackcap, Whitethroat, Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. [cite web|url=http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/level1/reserves/walton_common.htm|title=Walton Common|work=Reserves|publisher=Avon Wildlife Trust|accessdate=2008-06-04]

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