A beginners guide to wildlife film-making: Capturing that badger vs fox video!
Summary: Any garden can provide some amazing film-making opportunities. Paul Wilson, photographer and video-maker, shares his experience on how to capture some decent wildlife footage. With a bit of...
View ArticleWhy raking matters!
Summary: The raking season is upon us again. Work party after work party we rake and we rake and we rake... Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks read more
View ArticleOur top 10 wildlife sightings in September
Summary: Change is in the air as our summer bird visitors gather before heading south for the winter. Fungi are appearing and animals are gathering food for the winter months. Find out which wildlife...
View ArticleGreat 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...
View ArticleBats, Lichens and Orchids – the Wonders of Walks in the Chilterns
Summary: Richard Birch, Chilterns Group Volunteer, reports on the clicks and crackles of a bat walk Main image: Organising walks for members of the Trust and local folk has always been a strong...
View ArticleGoing batty in Finemere Wood
Summary: The Finemere Wood group of volunteers discover which bats live in the woodland Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks read more
View ArticleGreat nature reserves to visit in October
Summary: With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image: read more
View ArticleOur top 10 wildlife sightings in October
Summary: Leaves are changing colour and migrant birds are arriving; all signalling autumn is here. Find out which wildlife to look for this month across our nature reserves. Main image: 1 Autumn...
View Article6 reasons to say 'thank you' for helping BBOWT buy Duxford Old River
Summary: A big 'Thank You' to everyone who responded to the public appeal for Duxford Old River, 113 acres of farmland, which now forms part of Chimney Meadows nature reserve, and creates the first...
View ArticleA thorny challenge for the volunteers
Summary: The Finemere Wood volunteers battle the advancing brambles to make space for wildlife Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks read more
View ArticleWhat is the future for food, farming and nature?
Summary: As the champion of nature and wildlife in Berks, Bucks & Oxon, the Wildlife Trust hosted a lively debate on The Future of Food, Farming and Nature at our annual Conference on Saturday 14...
View ArticleHave you seen a rainbow of fungi?
Summary: There's a whole rainbow of colourful fungi to discover this autumn Main image: Red – Fly Agaric The fungi of childhood fairytales. Look for this near birch trees, but beware it's poisonous....
View ArticleOur top 10 wildlife sightings in November
Summary: Winter migrants are arriving to spend the winter here, and there are colourful plants and fungi to discover. Find out which wildlife to look for this month in our area. Main image: 1 Bittern...
View ArticleGreat nature reserves to visit in November
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...
View ArticleHow to tell the difference between redwings and fieldfares
Summary: In autumn and winter you can see large, mixed flocks of thrushes feeding in fields and hedgerows. Here's how to tell the difference between two of our winter visitors. Main image: Redwings...
View Article10 things you didn’t know about how animals survive the winter
Summary: In a world of central heating, fluffy jackets and supermarkets, it’s easy to forget how difficult it can be for animals to survive the colder months. Here are 10 things you might not know...
View ArticleWhy coppice has an important place in woodland management
Summary: "The speed and energy with which they clear an area of scrub and trees is astonishing" Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks read more
View ArticleTop 10 riverside wildlife sightings
Summary: Head down to the River Thames, sharpen your senses and prepare to be dazzled. How many of these riverside residents will you spot? Main image: Written by Ben Vanheems, Editor of Wildlife...
View ArticleGreat nature reserves to visit in December
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...
View ArticleOur top 10 species to see in December
Summary: This month it's all about birds! We've been joined by many species that have come to the UK to escape the colder winter on the continent. From lakes and rivers, to hedgerows and car parks...
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