Chimney Meadows incl. Duxford Old River
An ancient landscape and a vital refuge for wading birds, Chimney Meadows is the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserve in Oxfordshire.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Chimney Meadows map
Download a map of Chimney Meadows nature reserve.
Chimney newsletter feedback
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A walk at Chimney Meadows
Volunteer bird surveyor, Caroline Coleman takes us on a walk around Chimney Meadows as she records the birds she encounters
Life as a volunteer at Chimney Meadows
If you've ever wondered what a volunteer for BBOWT does, Simon Cousins describes his varied roles at Chimney Meadows nature reserve
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project Updates
Find the latest updates on our exciting wetland restoration project covering part of Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve. This project will improve the river for fish, make wetland habitats for breeding birds, and reconnect the river to its floodplains.
Chimney Meadows: a Nature Based Solutions case study
Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve, at the heart of the Upper Thames Living Landscape, is a prime example of how conservation can restore functioning landscapes and help in the fight against climate change.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration and Fish Passage Project
Our new Wetland Restoration Project at Chimney Meadows is restoring precious habitats and making more space for nature.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project: online consultation feedback form
Use this form to give feedback to the Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project online public consultation.
Accessible reserves and tramper hire
Find out which nature reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon are accessible to those with limited mobility. Hire a tramper at the Nature Discovery Centre, College Lake, Chimney Meadows and Warburg Nature Reserves.
How Chimney Meadows plays an important role in preventing flooding
Nature reserves on floodplains play an important role in preventing flooding downstream, as well as providing homes for wildlife