Seasonal spectacles
Something to explore every season
Visit one of our nature reserves, and experience the wild wonder of our world.
With more than 80 nature reserves, the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust can offer something for everyone. Go for a long walk through dappled woodlands, revel in gorgeous displays of spring flowers, catch a glimpse of rare birds and butterflies, or enjoy a family day out.
Winter
On a crisp winter's day, wrap up warm and head to a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Some of our wetland sites are host to impressive numbers of overwintering birds and wildfowl.Â
Spring
After a long, dark winter, celebrate the arrival of spring with a walk through a Trust woodland to enjoy the spring flowers such as bluebells and wood anemones, accompanied by birdsong.
Other spring spectacles
Summer
What better way to enjoy a summer's day than in an ancient meadow full of wild flowers and shimmering butterflies, with a soundtrack of crickets and grasshoppers.
Best places to see orchids
- Green-winged orchids at Bernwood Meadows, Bucks (May)
- Monkey and lady orchids at Hartslock, Oxon (early June)
- Military orchids at Homefield Wood, Bucks (early June)
- Eight species of orchid at Aston Clinton Ragpits, Bucks (June)
- Impressive display at Grangelands and The Rifle Range, Bucks (June)
- Autumn lady's-tresses at Greenham Common, Berks (August)
Autumn
You will find some of the most stunning displays of autumn colour on Trust nature reserves. Look more closely and you will also see hundreds of varieties of fascinating fungi from magpie inkcap to King Alfred's cakes.
Woodland walks full of seasonal colour
Fascinating fungi
All the woodlands listed above are great for finding fungi, plus the nature reserves below. Look out for our seasonal fungus forays, where you can learn all about the different species of fungi. See our Events page for more information.
Read our latest blogs about seasonal wildlife and reserves to visit
Where to go in March
With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month…
Where to go in February
With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month…
Where to go in January
With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?
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