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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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Charlotte Karmali

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

"I was asked recently whether I ever get bored with the work in the woods, and the answer is never, not once in 12 years."

The miniscule pink tentacle-like hazel flowers peeking out of a bud

Top 10 wildlife sightings for February

Signs of spring are beginning to appear, with early flowers providing a splash of colour, and even the odd butterfly chancing some nectar. Read on to see what you can spot this month.

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Reserves to visit in February

With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month?

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Vixen in the Snow during winter

Where to go in January

With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month?

A crate full of seasonal vegetables

Turning over a green leaf

Wildlife-friendly resolutions for 2025: the best thing we can do for nature this year is to connect with it.

Snowdrops

Our top 10 wildlife sightings for January

Although many animals hibernate over winter and flowers await their rebirth in spring, wildlife can still be found across our counties. See what you can spot this month.