Ringlet
The ringlet gets its name from the small rings on the undersides of its wings. These rings show variation in the different forms of this species, even elongating into a teardrop shape.
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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.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
Photo Competition Tips
Read our top tips for entering the BBOWT Wildlife Photography Competition and find out how to take a winning wildlife photograph!
Photo Competition Results 2023
View the amazing winning, runner-up, and highly commended images from the BBOWT Photography Competition 2023.
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.
Some protection reinstated for at-risk Local Wildlife Sites
The Government has published a revised version of its National Planning Policy Framework which now includes some reinstated protection for Local Wildlife Sites following a campaign supported by 25…
BBOWT Photo Competition winners 2022 revealed
Winning photographers highlight mental health benefits of nature, young talent and conservation in action.
Dramatic aerial photo shows importance of floodplain to people and wildlife
BBOWT welcomes new Countryside Stewardship payments to farmers.
Nature charity asks public to crown favourite 2024 nature photo
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened public voting to select the first-ever ‘People’s Choice Award’ winner of its annual photography competition.
Ringed plover
The ringed plover is a small wader that nests around the coast, flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is similar to the little ringed plover, but is a little larger, has an orange bill and legs,…
Habitat banking investment scheme wins Government funding
BBOWT is thrilled to announce that its partnership project ‘The Wildlife Trusts' Habitat Banking Investment Model’ has been backed by the Government’s Natural Environment Investment Readiness…