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Great nature reserves to visit in September

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in September

Summary:  Change is in the air as our summer bird visitors gather before heading south for the winter. Find out which wildlife to look for this month across our nature reserves. Main image:  1 Autumn...

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How to tell the difference between Chiltern and autumn gentians

Summary:  Find out how to tell a Chiltern gentian from an autumn gentian with our infographic. Main image:  read more

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10 things you didn't know about wasps

Summary:  Picnic pests or top pest controllers? Find out more about wasps. Main image:  There are about 9,000 species of wasp in the UK. Only nine of these form large, social nests. Many of the 9,000...

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An emperor in the woods

Summary:  I have it on good authority that the best time to catch a glimpse is between 9 and 10 am Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks  read more

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Why we should all go batty this summer

Summary:  Bats are truly brilliant says Alice Bailey, volunteer biodiversity trainee Main image:  Written by Alice Bailey Volunteer Biodiversity Trainee   One pipistrelle, our most common bat, can eat...

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How to help wildlife in hot weather

Summary:  Six easy ways to help your garden wildlife during the heatwave Main image: 

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Midsummer at Aston Clinton Ragpits

Summary:  In spite of the prolonged drought, I am surrounded by colour and verdant growth Main image:  Written by Phil Townsend, Volunteer Warden for Aston Clinton Ragpits, Bucks read more

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Great nature reserves to visit in August

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in August

Summary:  Despite the dry summer, heathland and chalk grassland is awash with pinks and purples from August's wild flowers. Find out which plant species and other wildlife to look for this month across...

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The butterfly that has me bewitched

Summary: "It is big and has a beauty which is hard to surpass" Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks  read more

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Get the joy of discovering something new

Summary: "whether it is the first bird you hear calling in a day, the first poppy you see in the summer, or the first of a species you see in your life, I hope none of these are taken for granted" Main...

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Great nature reserves to visit in July

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in July

Summary:  Summer's in full swing. More wild flowers are blooming, there are butterflies flitting, dragonflies darting and crickets hopping. How many of our 10 species will you see this month? Main...

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Where to look for glow-worms

Summary:  A night-time safari in the Chilterns can reveal some very special creatures Main image: Written by Kate Titford Communications Officer   You would be forgiven for thinking that glow-worms are...

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Where to find the UK's smallest bird

Summary:  Finemere Wood is bursting with life: grasses, shrubs and trees are growing at an astonishing rate; flowers bloom, a new floral joy for every visit; butterflies and bees are bountiful and...

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Great nature reserves to visit in June

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in June

Summary:  It's early summer; orchids are blooming across Berks, Bucks and Oxon. Insects are flying and it's a great time to get outside and discover our local wildlife. How many of our 10 species will...

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So much wonder so close to home

Summary:  There really is “wildness everywhere if we only stop in our tracks and look around us”. Main image: Written by Ed Munday Wildlife Trainee with the Wild Oxford project  read more

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The magic of the bee orchid

Summary:  I love the bee orchid - mimic, shape-shifter, one of nature’s marvels Main image: Written by Barbara Muston Chair of Trustees, BBOWT   I love the bee orchid - mimic, shapeshifter, one of...

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