The River Ray is one of the best areas in central England for locally scarce wading birds. The first curlew usually return to the Upper Ray Meadows in late February, and by early spring lapwing…

An ancient landscape and a vital refuge for wading birds, Chimney Meadows is the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserve in Oxfordshire.

Traditional hay meadows from yesteryear, brimming with wild flowers and insects including green-winged orchids and forester moths.

The sight of thousands of purple and white chequered snake's-head fritillaries at these ancient wet meadows will take your breath away.

A survivor from days gone by, Woodsides Meadow is part of a complex of rich wildflower meadows with more than 100 plant species.

A tranquil lowland meadow, good for summer butterflies and other insects, tucked between ancient woodland.