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Species new to Britain found at Rushbeds Wood
Penny Cullington, of Bucks Fungus Group, writes about discovering two species of fungi new to Britain at BBOWT's Rushbeds Wood nature reserve
Colt's-foot
Looking like a short dandelion, but with a much rounder middle, colt's-foot is a 'weed' of waste ground and field edges that brightens up early spring with its sunshine-yellow…
Help save our species from extinction urges nature charity
A nature charity is appealing for urgent public donations to fund projects to help save species from extinction.
Good news for two of BBOWT's butterfly species in the State of the UK Butterflies Report 2015
Today’s The State of the UK’s Butterflies 2015 report from Butterfly Conservation and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology shows that more than three-quarters of the UK’s butterflies have declined…
Dancersend Extension: creating a refuge for rare chalk grassland species - Dancersend Nature Reserve, Sunday 28 June
Find out how this (literally) ground-breaking project is going and enjoy spotting some of the new residents.
Cock's-foot
Cock's-foot is a common, tussocky grass of grasslands, woodland rides and cultivated ground - its fluffy, pinky-beige flower heads are quite distinctive.
Hare's-foot clover
The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…
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…
Special places, hidden stories
The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: The Frozen Dragon Tree
Special places, hidden stories
The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: moth trapping on Wildmoor Heath
Special places, hidden stories
The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: nightjars and scrub bashing on Wildmoor Heath