"This elite group of human power tools is banished to the adjoining meadows to dig several three-foot deep holes. A fence is going up, and they are the muscle behind it."

With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month?

Nature is springing into life this month, from the tadpoles exploring their watery world to the vibrant hues of butterflies and wildflowers adorning the landscape.

"It never ceases to amaze me how green shoots begin to emerge from the bare earth as we approach warmer, sunnier months. Nature is remarkable in its resilience."

In March we welcome nature’s heralds of spring which tell us that the winter is passing and brighter days are ahead.

Returning migrants and new generations of wildlife are among May’s must-sees.

Spring is in full swing, insects are emerging from winter hibernation, flowers are blooming, and birds are singing. How many of our 10 species will you see or hear this April?

From drumming woodpeckers to mad March hares, it's time to welcome the first signs of spring.

Drumming in the woods and dancing on the lake.

Bluebells woods, brimstone butterflies, tadpoles, grass snakes and cuckoos among this month's wild highlights.