Blog: Top 10

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Short-eared owl

Our top 10 wildlife sightings for December

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…

Chiltern gentian

Our top 10 wildlife sightings in August

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 our nature reserves.…

Stonechat

Our top 10 wildlife sightings in July

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?

Chalk fragrant orchids

Our top 10 wildlife sightings for June

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…

Bluebells

Our top 10 wildlife sightings in May

Spring is in full swing, insects are emerging from winter hibernation, flowers are blooming and birds and singing. How many of our 10 species will you see or hear this May?

Cowslips

Our top 10 wildlife sightings for April

Spring is in full swing, insects are emerging from winter hibernation, flowers are blooming, and birds are singing. How many of our 10 species will you see or hear this April?

Woman throwing phone onto the grass

Ten ways to have a greener 2019

Making small changes can make a big difference for wildlife and your wellbeing. Read our ten top tips for a greener 2019!