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Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.

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Autumn leaves

Why do leaves change colour in autumn?

The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?

Fly agaric by Jon Hawkins

The secret world of fungi

Autumn is the perfect time to look for fungi, but what hides beneath the towering toadstools?

Family

Summer family survival guide

Outdoors or indoors, at home or even on holiday, we’ve got loads of ideas to keep the family busy all summer!

Tufted ducks by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

How to identify diving ducks

If there’s a pond, lake or river in your local green space, why not get out and see what kinds of diving ducks you can spot?

Calvert Jubilee by Mark Vallance

Special places, hidden stories

This month Mark Vallance talks about his lifelong connection with Calvert Jubilee and the landscape around it, and why this reserve is so important for wildlife.

Sparrows in bird bath

The humble house sparrow

Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.

Wildmoor in storm by Roger Stace

Special places, hidden stories

The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: nightjars and scrub bashing on Wildmoor Heath

Cockchafer beetle

The brilliance of beetles

Steve Garland, beetle expert and chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.

Wildmoor moth trap by Roger Stace

Special places, hidden stories

The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: moth trapping on Wildmoor Heath