Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.
Penny Cullington, of Bucks Fungus Group, writes about discovering two species of fungi new to Britain at BBOWT's Rushbeds Wood nature reserve
Listen out for the 'chattering' song of the reed warbler, while wandering the UK's lowland wetlands in summer. A small, brown bird, they are quite hard to see.
A talk by Dr Helen Roy from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Reed sweet-grass is a towering grass with large, loose flower heads that can be found on marshy ground near rivers, streams and ponds. It can become invasive, but does shelter various aquatic…
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…
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…