Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
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Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Our events refund policy & procedure
Find our event cancellation policy. BBOWT will not offer refunds except in the event of a cancellation. If an event is cancelled by BBOWT all attendees will be contacted and offered the choice of a full refund or a transfer to tickets of equal value. If the events team have not had a response within 24 hours a full refund will be issued.
Nature Discovery Centre
Immerse yourself in nature and wildlife at the Nature Discovery Centre near Thatcham, Berkshire. A great day out for all the family!
Southern hawker
A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the southern hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…
Nature Discovery Centre
The Nature Discovery Centre is surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats with fantastic wildlife to see all year around
Event feedback
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The BBOWT Events Team
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Southern wood ant
The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…
Southern marsh orchid
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
Southern migrant hawker
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
Highlights from our year, 2017-18
Watch Estelle Bailey, Chief Executive of Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust, introduce some of the highlights of our work during 2017/18.