Les Rodanes facts for kids
Les Rodanes is a special natural area in the Valencian Community, Spain. It's located near the town of Vilamarxant in the Valencia province. This beautiful place covers about 591.77 hectares, which is like 1,462 football fields! It's a protected area, meaning it's kept safe for its plants, animals, and unique landscape.
About Les Rodanes
Les Rodanes became a nature reserve in 2002. It's found just a few kilometers south of the River Turia. The area is known for its interesting rocks, which are mostly made of sandstone and argillite. These types of rocks give the landscape a special look and help create the perfect home for many different living things.
Animals of Les Rodanes
Les Rodanes is a wonderful habitat for many animals, especially birds. Around 50 different kinds of birds live here! You might spot birds like the Common buzzard, which is a type of hawk, or the Common kestrel, a small falcon. Other birds include the Barn owl and the Little owl, which are active at night.
Besides birds, several mammals also call Les Rodanes home. These include the tiny Least weasel, quick Foxes, and the larger Wild boar. All these animals play an important part in the natural balance of this special reserve.
Generalitat Valenciana - Les Rodanes Nature Reserve (in Valencian)
