Robin
The much-loved robin is a garden favourite and one of our most familiar birds, adorning Christmas cards every year. It is very territorial, however, and will defend its post with surprising…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Robin's pincushion
Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the larvae of a tiny gall wasp that feeds on the host plant, but…
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
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…
Ragged-robin
The pink, frayed flowers of Ragged-robin are an increasingly rare sight as our wild wetland habitats disappear. You can help: grow native plants in your garden and enjoy the hum of visiting…
Team Wilder story: Learning how to do a basic site survey
Lily O'Neill and the community team revisit Shabbington Nature Network to help them carry out a basic site survey and find out which plants are growing at one of their sites
2024 Photography Competition Winners
View the wonderful winning images from the 2024 BBOWT Wildlife Photography Competition.
Photo Competition Results 2023
View the amazing winning, runner-up, and highly commended images from the BBOWT Photography Competition 2023.
Café supporting people living with dementia makes a welcome return to Thatcham
The Nature Memories Café, run by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), relaunched its monthly sessions this autumn.
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Wildlife Calendar 2025
Shop for BBOWT's 2025 wall calendar, featuring stunning images of local wildlife taken by the winners of our annual photography competition.
Chilterns wildlife site saved as Yoesden Bank appeal reaches target
Thanks to the amazing generosity of members of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), and many other people who have given to the Yoesden Bank appeal, the target of £150,000 was…