Silver Y
The silver Y migrates to the UK in massive numbers each year - sometimes, an estimated 220 million can reach our shores in spring! Seen throughout the year, it is very common in gardens and…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Silver birch
A spindly tree of heathland and moorlands, and dry and sandy soils, the silver birch is well known for its paper-thin, white bark. It is a great coloniser and can quickly spread in an area.
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Lots of species of local wildlife are endangered. The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife.
Great silver water beetle
This enormous water beetle is as rare as it is impressive.
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
Silver-washed fritillary
The silver-washed fritillary gets its name from the silver streaks on its underside. It is on the wing in summer, preferring sunny glades in woodlands. Despite declines, its range has spread over…
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.
Silver-studded blue
The dazzling silver-studded blue is a rare butterfly of heathland habitats, mainly in southern England. It has undergone severe population declines in recent years.
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.
Team Wilder story: Wilder churches
Churchyards can be havens for wildlife and people. Find out how you could make your local churchyard wilder this summer.
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