Rutland
Rutland
Rutland is the smallest county in England. It is bordered by Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The county town is Oakham.
Rutland was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small independent county covering only 73 square miles. In 1199 it became part of the Earldom of Leicester. Rutland was absorbed into larger counties several times over the centuries, but regained its status as an independent county in 1897
Rutland is mostly rural, with a population of just over 38,000. Agriculture and farming have always been important to the economy, but in recent years tourism has become increasingly vital.
Rutland Water, one of England’s largest man-made reservoirs, is a popular recreation spot, and Rutland is also home to numerous country estates and stately homes.
Created: 26 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Rutland
Nature Reserves in Rutland
There are 5 nature reserves in Rutland.
Wildlife in and around Rutland
Rutland Mammals
There are 41 species of mammals recorded as found near Rutland.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| Fallow Deer (Dama dama) |
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Rutland Birds
There are 284 species of birds recorded as found near Rutland.
| American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) |
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Rutland Reptiles
There are 4 species of reptiles recorded as found near Rutland.
| Adder (Vipera berus) |
| Grass Snake (Natrix helvetica) |
| Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) |
| Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis) |
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Rutland Amphibians
There are 4 species of amphibians recorded as found near Rutland.
| Common Frog (Rana temporaria) |
| Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) |
| Common Toad (Bufo bufo) |
| Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) |
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