Homefield Wood
Rare orchids are the treasures of this small but outstanding reserve - and it's also a haven for birds, butterflies and moths. This reserve can attract a lot of visitors when the orchids are…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Winning photos in BBOWT's competition 2019
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in our 2019 photo competition. Have a look at their stunning photographs.
Little Linford Wood
Experience a sense of timelessness in Little Linford Wood - an ever-changing wildlife haven set in a sea of arable fields.
From Military Air Base to Wildlife Haven
Celebrating 25 years of Greenham and Crookham commons returning to the public.
My orchids
Local lawn care expert and former head greenkeeper, Ian Stephens, loves grass and his work creating healthy, vibrant lawns at homes across Notts and Lincs. But Ian has long seen ‘beyond the green…
Wokefield Common
Wokefield Common is a tranquil site with a good network of paths that lead through tall pine and broadleaf woodland, past ponds, heather and rich wet gullies.
BBOWT Photo Competition 2023 is go!
Nature lovers of all ages invited to enter new categories for a chance to win a digital camera and more.
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Southern marsh orchid
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
BBOWT Photo Competition winners 2022 revealed
Winning photographers highlight mental health benefits of nature, young talent and conservation in action.
Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species