Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
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🌳 We have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make Hamgreen Wood our next nature reserve.
Will you help us to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
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Will you help us to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
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We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We will remember them.
We’re hiring! Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) 🌿
Help nature recover by managing Snelsmore Common on the edge of Newbury. You’ll lead practical heathland management, support volunteers, and oversee ground-nesting bird protection. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
Help nature recover by managing Snelsmore Common on the edge of Newbury. You’ll lead practical heathland management, support volunteers, and oversee ground-nesting bird protection. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We’re hiring! Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) 🌿
Help nature recover by managing Snelsmore Common on the edge of Newbury. You’ll lead practical heathland management, support volunteers, and oversee ground-nesting bird protection. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
Help nature recover by managing Snelsmore Common on the edge of Newbury. You’ll lead practical heathland management, support volunteers, and oversee ground-nesting bird protection. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
📣 The BBOWT 2026 Calendar is available now!
Packed with stunning images of local wildlife, taken by the winners of the BBOWT Photography Competition.
👉 Limited stock available, order yours today at bbowt.org.uk/shop
Also available at College Lake Nature Reserve and the Nature Discovery Centre.
Packed with stunning images of local wildlife, taken by the winners of the BBOWT Photography Competition.
👉 Limited stock available, order yours today at bbowt.org.uk/shop
Also available at College Lake Nature Reserve and the Nature Discovery Centre.
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📣 The BBOWT 2026 Calendar is available now!
Packed with stunning images of local wildlife, taken by the winners of the BBOWT Photography Competition.
👉 Limited stock available, order yours today at bbowt.org.uk/shop
Also available at College Lake Nature Reserve and the Nature Discovery Centre.
Packed with stunning images of local wildlife, taken by the winners of the BBOWT Photography Competition.
👉 Limited stock available, order yours today at bbowt.org.uk/shop
Also available at College Lake Nature Reserve and the Nature Discovery Centre.
We’re hiring 📣 Reserves Officer (Oxon)
Help nature recover by delivering practical work to optimise habitats across Oxfordshire’s reserves. Join a skilled, supportive team where your work makes a real difference. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
Help nature recover by delivering practical work to optimise habitats across Oxfordshire’s reserves. Join a skilled, supportive team where your work makes a real difference. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We’re hiring 📣 Reserves Officer (Oxon)
Help nature recover by delivering practical work to optimise habitats across Oxfordshire’s reserves. Join a skilled, supportive team where your work makes a real difference. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
Help nature recover by delivering practical work to optimise habitats across Oxfordshire’s reserves. Join a skilled, supportive team where your work makes a real difference. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
❌ Wildlife protections are under attack.
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
❌ Wildlife protections are under attack.
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
❌ Wildlife protections are under attack.
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
❌ Wildlife protections are under attack.
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
The Government wants to change the law to make it easier to brush aside nature in the pursuit of growth at all costs 🏗️
👉 Take our simple e-action to make your voice heard: bit.ly/4qrc0ei
✒️ Calling all creatives - let nature be your muse at our Nature Poetry Workshop.
Discover the joy of creative expression in our workshop on Sat 15 Nov at the Nature Discovery Centre
Unwind and get inspired by nature 🌸
Book your place here 👇
Discover the joy of creative expression in our workshop on Sat 15 Nov at the Nature Discovery Centre
Unwind and get inspired by nature 🌸
Book your place here 👇
Nature Poetry Workshop - Nature Discovery Centre, Saturday 15 November | Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Join us for a nature inspired poetry workshop led by award-winning poet Eleanor Penny
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November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
✒️ Calling all creatives - let nature be your muse at our Nature Poetry Workshop.
Discover the joy of creative expression in our workshop on Sat 15 Nov at the Nature Discovery Centre
Unwind and get inspired by nature 🌸
Book your place here 👇
Discover the joy of creative expression in our workshop on Sat 15 Nov at the Nature Discovery Centre
Unwind and get inspired by nature 🌸
Book your place here 👇
🏆 Thank you to everyone who sent in your stunning wildlife snaps over the summer. Our expert panel have selected the winning shots!
We've also tallied the votes after nearly 2,000 of you selected your favourite photo for our People's Choice Award.
Find out the winning pictures 👇
We've also tallied the votes after nearly 2,000 of you selected your favourite photo for our People's Choice Award.
Find out the winning pictures 👇
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🏆 Thank you to everyone who sent in your stunning wildlife snaps over the summer. Our expert panel have selected the winning shots!
We've also tallied the votes after nearly 2,000 of you selected your favourite photo for our People's Choice Award.
Find out the winning pictures 👇
We've also tallied the votes after nearly 2,000 of you selected your favourite photo for our People's Choice Award.
Find out the winning pictures 👇
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Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) required with @bbowt.bsky.social 35 hours per week, permanent post based at Estovers, Greenham Common, Newbury, with some hybrid working possible. c-js.uk/492hVQP
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT): Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) advertised with CJS
Salary: £27,250 - £28,288 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week. Regular evening and weekend working required from March to Sept Based: Estovers, Greenham Common, Newbury, with some…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) required with @bbowt.bsky.social 35 hours per week, permanent post based at Estovers, Greenham Common, Newbury, with some hybrid working possible. c-js.uk/492hVQP
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Reserves Officer (North Bucks) with @bbowt.bsky.social 35 hours per week, permanent post based at Meadow Farm, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TW.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT): Reserves Officer (North Bucks) advertised with CJS
Salary: £27,250 - £28,288 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager Based: Meadow Farm, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TW.…
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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reserves Officer (North Bucks) with @bbowt.bsky.social 35 hours per week, permanent post based at Meadow Farm, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TW.
Join our welcoming café team! As a Café Assistant, you’ll make visitors feel welcome & support our mission to help nature recover. Apply now: buff.ly/esIep0B
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join our welcoming café team! As a Café Assistant, you’ll make visitors feel welcome & support our mission to help nature recover. Apply now: buff.ly/esIep0B
🌳 Thanks to the careful management of its current owners, Hamgreen Wood is a haven for wildlife, and has the potential for an even greater diversity of habitats.
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
Creating habitats for wildlife at Hamgreen Wood
Help us to create more habitats for wildlife and protect Hamgreen Wood for future generations: https://www.bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
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November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🌳 Thanks to the careful management of its current owners, Hamgreen Wood is a haven for wildlife, and has the potential for an even greater diversity of habitats.
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
👉 Please support our appeal by visiting bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
🍂 Do you love local wildlife? Would you be happy talking to people about nature and how they can help it?
We're looking for enthusiastic and outgoing nature-lovers to tell people about what we do and how they can be a part of it - and earn up to £45 per hour.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/hjxd8WC
We're looking for enthusiastic and outgoing nature-lovers to tell people about what we do and how they can be a part of it - and earn up to £45 per hour.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/hjxd8WC
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🍂 Do you love local wildlife? Would you be happy talking to people about nature and how they can help it?
We're looking for enthusiastic and outgoing nature-lovers to tell people about what we do and how they can be a part of it - and earn up to £45 per hour.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/hjxd8WC
We're looking for enthusiastic and outgoing nature-lovers to tell people about what we do and how they can be a part of it - and earn up to £45 per hour.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/hjxd8WC
Join our team as a Café Assistant! Support wildlife & deliver great customer service in our lively visitor centre café. Apply today: buff.ly/wxePgJ9
November 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join our team as a Café Assistant! Support wildlife & deliver great customer service in our lively visitor centre café. Apply today: buff.ly/wxePgJ9
If you don't like spiders, keep scrolling! 👀 🕷️
But if you'd like to find out more about the amazing variety of spiders you can find in the UK, watch on 👇
But if you'd like to find out more about the amazing variety of spiders you can find in the UK, watch on 👇
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you don't like spiders, keep scrolling! 👀 🕷️
But if you'd like to find out more about the amazing variety of spiders you can find in the UK, watch on 👇
But if you'd like to find out more about the amazing variety of spiders you can find in the UK, watch on 👇
🎉✅ Lords have voted FOR an amendment that will reduce the risks of the #CashToTrash system in Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. But we need YOUR help to make sure it goes through 👉 buff.ly/0ColQrh
October 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🎉✅ Lords have voted FOR an amendment that will reduce the risks of the #CashToTrash system in Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. But we need YOUR help to make sure it goes through 👉 buff.ly/0ColQrh
🦔 Keep our prickly friends safe this autumn and make sure you check bonfires before lighting them.
Here are some top tips to avoid harming hedgehogs 👇
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📷 Tom Marshall
Here are some top tips to avoid harming hedgehogs 👇
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📷 Tom Marshall
October 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🦔 Keep our prickly friends safe this autumn and make sure you check bonfires before lighting them.
Here are some top tips to avoid harming hedgehogs 👇
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📷 Tom Marshall
Here are some top tips to avoid harming hedgehogs 👇
buff.ly/wPaYO9B
📷 Tom Marshall
Join our Finance team! We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to help nature recover by keeping our records accurate & our future secure. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/assista...
October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Join our Finance team! We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to help nature recover by keeping our records accurate & our future secure. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/assista...
A lovely flock of shimmering lapwing was seen over Gallows Bridge Farm.
The waders will overwinter on the reserve, making use of all the water - once we see some more rain! 🌧️
📸 Chloe Bradford
The waders will overwinter on the reserve, making use of all the water - once we see some more rain! 🌧️
📸 Chloe Bradford
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A lovely flock of shimmering lapwing was seen over Gallows Bridge Farm.
The waders will overwinter on the reserve, making use of all the water - once we see some more rain! 🌧️
📸 Chloe Bradford
The waders will overwinter on the reserve, making use of all the water - once we see some more rain! 🌧️
📸 Chloe Bradford
🍊 Can anyone guess how the orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) earned its common name?
Keep your eyes peeled and you may spot some along the paths at Warburg Nature Reserve!
Keep your eyes peeled and you may spot some along the paths at Warburg Nature Reserve!
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🍊 Can anyone guess how the orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) earned its common name?
Keep your eyes peeled and you may spot some along the paths at Warburg Nature Reserve!
Keep your eyes peeled and you may spot some along the paths at Warburg Nature Reserve!
🎉 A WIN FOR CHALK STREAMS!
The House of Lords voted in favour of the chalk stream protections amendment to be included in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill!
The House of Lords voted in favour of the chalk stream protections amendment to be included in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill!
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🎉 A WIN FOR CHALK STREAMS!
The House of Lords voted in favour of the chalk stream protections amendment to be included in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill!
The House of Lords voted in favour of the chalk stream protections amendment to be included in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill!
🥳 We’ve now passed £200,000 in our Hamgreen Wood appeal!
This milestone is thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and supporters 🙌
Will you help us to raise the remaining £100,000 to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal: bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
This milestone is thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and supporters 🙌
Will you help us to raise the remaining £100,000 to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal: bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🥳 We’ve now passed £200,000 in our Hamgreen Wood appeal!
This milestone is thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and supporters 🙌
Will you help us to raise the remaining £100,000 to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal: bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
This milestone is thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and supporters 🙌
Will you help us to raise the remaining £100,000 to protect this special site for generations to come?
👉 Please support our appeal: bbowt.org.uk/hamgreen
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Fabulous crop of large Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) at the @bbowt.bsky.social managed Snelsmore Common in Berkshire this Autumn.
#WildFungiHour #FungiFriends 🍄
#WildFungiHour #FungiFriends 🍄
October 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Fabulous crop of large Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) at the @bbowt.bsky.social managed Snelsmore Common in Berkshire this Autumn.
#WildFungiHour #FungiFriends 🍄
#WildFungiHour #FungiFriends 🍄
🐝 Ivy bees feed mainly on ivy, so they time their emergence to fit in with its flowering period: late September to November.
They nest in loose, light or sandy soil on southern-facing banks and cliffs. This one was spotted burrowing around Aston Clinton Ragpits!
📸 Phil Townsend
They nest in loose, light or sandy soil on southern-facing banks and cliffs. This one was spotted burrowing around Aston Clinton Ragpits!
📸 Phil Townsend
October 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🐝 Ivy bees feed mainly on ivy, so they time their emergence to fit in with its flowering period: late September to November.
They nest in loose, light or sandy soil on southern-facing banks and cliffs. This one was spotted burrowing around Aston Clinton Ragpits!
📸 Phil Townsend
They nest in loose, light or sandy soil on southern-facing banks and cliffs. This one was spotted burrowing around Aston Clinton Ragpits!
📸 Phil Townsend
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Thank you @bbowt.bsky.social for a great introduction to #biodiversitynetgain talk this week. Will be interested to see how it evolves e.g. leading to investment in nature local to the site of developments, or not. Lessons learnts from carbon trading schemes, or not www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/f...
Biodiversity Net Gain | Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
BBOWT's ecology consultancy, Future Nature WTC, provides ecology, biodiversity and land advice services while ensuring the best outcomes for nature. These services include Biodiversity Net Gain using ...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Thank you @bbowt.bsky.social for a great introduction to #biodiversitynetgain talk this week. Will be interested to see how it evolves e.g. leading to investment in nature local to the site of developments, or not. Lessons learnts from carbon trading schemes, or not www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/f...