Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
@bbowt.bsky.social
We have a wilder vision of more nature everywhere, for everyone.
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We’re hiring: Head of Fundraising
Lead fundraising across philanthropy, trusts, grants & partnerships to help nature recover — in a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration & balance.
Join a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth.
Apply now: buff.ly/MfHzHaL
Lead fundraising across philanthropy, trusts, grants & partnerships to help nature recover — in a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration & balance.
Join a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth.
Apply now: buff.ly/MfHzHaL
January 23, 2026 at 4:12 PM
We’re hiring: Head of Fundraising
Lead fundraising across philanthropy, trusts, grants & partnerships to help nature recover — in a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration & balance.
Join a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth.
Apply now: buff.ly/MfHzHaL
Lead fundraising across philanthropy, trusts, grants & partnerships to help nature recover — in a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration & balance.
Join a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth.
Apply now: buff.ly/MfHzHaL
🎉 Great news for chalk streams!
@buckscouncil.bsky.social has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...
@buckscouncil.bsky.social has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...
How is this local council saving chalk streams?
Find out more: https://www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/nature-matters/save-our-chalk-streams
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January 23, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🎉 Great news for chalk streams!
@buckscouncil.bsky.social has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...
@buckscouncil.bsky.social has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...
🐦 Kick off 2026 with a feel-good boost, knowing you’re helping nature thrive!
For as little as £2.25 a month, you can join the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust and become a real local nature hero.
👉 Join us today: bbowt.org.uk/join-us
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For as little as £2.25 a month, you can join the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust and become a real local nature hero.
👉 Join us today: bbowt.org.uk/join-us
📸 Alexander Mustard/2020VISION
January 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🐦 Kick off 2026 with a feel-good boost, knowing you’re helping nature thrive!
For as little as £2.25 a month, you can join the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust and become a real local nature hero.
👉 Join us today: bbowt.org.uk/join-us
📸 Alexander Mustard/2020VISION
For as little as £2.25 a month, you can join the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust and become a real local nature hero.
👉 Join us today: bbowt.org.uk/join-us
📸 Alexander Mustard/2020VISION
⚠️ Yesterday the Government released a National Security Assessment which confirms what we've known for a while - continued nature loss is a global threat and would have dire consequences for all of us.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
⚠️ Yesterday the Government released a National Security Assessment which confirms what we've known for a while - continued nature loss is a global threat and would have dire consequences for all of us.
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Once a very rare visitor from the Mediterranean, little egrets are now a common sight around our counties as they expand their range, possibly due to increasing temperatures caused by climate change.
Discover more wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
January 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Once a very rare visitor from the Mediterranean, little egrets are now a common sight around our counties as they expand their range, possibly due to increasing temperatures caused by climate change.
Discover more wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
🌲 How do you identify the conifers in streets, parks and gardens?
Join our course at Woolley Firs near Maidenhead on Saturday 7 February to learn key ID points and the chance to wander around the arboretum to check your skills.
👉 Book your place: buff.ly/Tlz4WgR
Join our course at Woolley Firs near Maidenhead on Saturday 7 February to learn key ID points and the chance to wander around the arboretum to check your skills.
👉 Book your place: buff.ly/Tlz4WgR
January 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🌲 How do you identify the conifers in streets, parks and gardens?
Join our course at Woolley Firs near Maidenhead on Saturday 7 February to learn key ID points and the chance to wander around the arboretum to check your skills.
👉 Book your place: buff.ly/Tlz4WgR
Join our course at Woolley Firs near Maidenhead on Saturday 7 February to learn key ID points and the chance to wander around the arboretum to check your skills.
👉 Book your place: buff.ly/Tlz4WgR
We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of students, and their tutors, from the Berkshire College of Agriculture to help us control the scrub at Warburg Nature Reserve.
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of students, and their tutors, from the Berkshire College of Agriculture to help us control the scrub at Warburg Nature Reserve.
We really can't get enough of the incredible sunsets on our reserves!
This stunning scene was taken by Chloe Bradford at Meadow Farm.
This stunning scene was taken by Chloe Bradford at Meadow Farm.
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
We really can't get enough of the incredible sunsets on our reserves!
This stunning scene was taken by Chloe Bradford at Meadow Farm.
This stunning scene was taken by Chloe Bradford at Meadow Farm.
We're delighted that Dave Goulson will be joining us for a FREE talk on wildlife gardening in Bicester on Saturday 24 January!
👉 Reserve your place: buff.ly/jgvxwHO
👉 Reserve your place: buff.ly/jgvxwHO
January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
We're delighted that Dave Goulson will be joining us for a FREE talk on wildlife gardening in Bicester on Saturday 24 January!
👉 Reserve your place: buff.ly/jgvxwHO
👉 Reserve your place: buff.ly/jgvxwHO
🤔 Still thinking about your New Year's resolutions? Make one of them to join our wonderful community of more than 1,700 volunteers!
Whatever your skills and availability, there’s an opportunity for you near where you live: buff.ly/bs1lwI3
📸 Paul Harris/2020VISION
Whatever your skills and availability, there’s an opportunity for you near where you live: buff.ly/bs1lwI3
📸 Paul Harris/2020VISION
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🤔 Still thinking about your New Year's resolutions? Make one of them to join our wonderful community of more than 1,700 volunteers!
Whatever your skills and availability, there’s an opportunity for you near where you live: buff.ly/bs1lwI3
📸 Paul Harris/2020VISION
Whatever your skills and availability, there’s an opportunity for you near where you live: buff.ly/bs1lwI3
📸 Paul Harris/2020VISION
‼️ UK nature is declining fast, yet the Fingleton Review proposes weakening vital protections.
Wildlife can’t afford more loss. These plans aren’t law ... yet.
There’s still time to act. Speak up now to protect nature 👉 buff.ly/NrsJZ4A
Wildlife can’t afford more loss. These plans aren’t law ... yet.
There’s still time to act. Speak up now to protect nature 👉 buff.ly/NrsJZ4A
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
‼️ UK nature is declining fast, yet the Fingleton Review proposes weakening vital protections.
Wildlife can’t afford more loss. These plans aren’t law ... yet.
There’s still time to act. Speak up now to protect nature 👉 buff.ly/NrsJZ4A
Wildlife can’t afford more loss. These plans aren’t law ... yet.
There’s still time to act. Speak up now to protect nature 👉 buff.ly/NrsJZ4A
🌱 Our Community Network supports and inspires people to take action for nature in their communities.
Whether you're part of a community group or thinking of setting up a new one, we've got plenty of resources to help you: buff.ly/8HyqIlU
With thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Whether you're part of a community group or thinking of setting up a new one, we've got plenty of resources to help you: buff.ly/8HyqIlU
With thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🌱 Our Community Network supports and inspires people to take action for nature in their communities.
Whether you're part of a community group or thinking of setting up a new one, we've got plenty of resources to help you: buff.ly/8HyqIlU
With thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Whether you're part of a community group or thinking of setting up a new one, we've got plenty of resources to help you: buff.ly/8HyqIlU
With thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
🔊 Water rails are heard more frequently than seen as they skulk around in reedbeds and other wetland habitats looking for snails, insects and small fish to eat. Listen out for a ‘squealing pig’ in reeds and you're sure to be close!
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
January 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🔊 Water rails are heard more frequently than seen as they skulk around in reedbeds and other wetland habitats looking for snails, insects and small fish to eat. Listen out for a ‘squealing pig’ in reeds and you're sure to be close!
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
A stunning sunset scene taken at Gallows Bridge Farm on the Upper Ray in Buckinghamshire.
📸 Phil Townsend
📸 Phil Townsend
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
A stunning sunset scene taken at Gallows Bridge Farm on the Upper Ray in Buckinghamshire.
📸 Phil Townsend
📸 Phil Townsend
🐦 How have you been getting on with your New Year's resolutions?
Here's one we'll help you keep...
Give nature a greater voice by becoming a Wildlife Ambassador. When you sign up, we will give you ideas and resources to make your campaigning voice heard.
Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/l0nmTmU
Here's one we'll help you keep...
Give nature a greater voice by becoming a Wildlife Ambassador. When you sign up, we will give you ideas and resources to make your campaigning voice heard.
Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/l0nmTmU
January 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🐦 How have you been getting on with your New Year's resolutions?
Here's one we'll help you keep...
Give nature a greater voice by becoming a Wildlife Ambassador. When you sign up, we will give you ideas and resources to make your campaigning voice heard.
Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/l0nmTmU
Here's one we'll help you keep...
Give nature a greater voice by becoming a Wildlife Ambassador. When you sign up, we will give you ideas and resources to make your campaigning voice heard.
Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/l0nmTmU
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
🌱 Drifts of snowdrops poking up through the woodland floor and along riverbanks are a welcome sight during these cold, winter months. They generally flower between January and March and are a sure sign that spring will return again!
👉 Discover more wildlife highlights for January: buff.ly/7o31iNR
👉 Discover more wildlife highlights for January: buff.ly/7o31iNR
January 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🌱 Drifts of snowdrops poking up through the woodland floor and along riverbanks are a welcome sight during these cold, winter months. They generally flower between January and March and are a sure sign that spring will return again!
👉 Discover more wildlife highlights for January: buff.ly/7o31iNR
👉 Discover more wildlife highlights for January: buff.ly/7o31iNR
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Back to @bbowt.bsky.social’s C S Lewis Nature Reserve for Day 12 of #12DaysWild Thank you for the encouragement to get outside in #Nature #Oxford #5January2026 #Winter #12DaysOfChristmas
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Back to @bbowt.bsky.social’s C S Lewis Nature Reserve for Day 12 of #12DaysWild Thank you for the encouragement to get outside in #Nature #Oxford #5January2026 #Winter #12DaysOfChristmas
🌱 Reconnecting Bernwood Otmoor and the Ray is an exciting partnership-led initiative to restore and connect communities, nature, and heritage in the incredible landscape sitting across the Bucks and Oxon border.
Made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
buff.ly/bjHSXgM
Made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
buff.ly/bjHSXgM
Our Impact 2024-25 | Reconnecting Bernwood, Otmoor and the Ray
This project has been made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Find out more at https://www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/landscape-recovery/reconnecting-bernwood-otmoor-and-ray-rbor
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January 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🌱 Reconnecting Bernwood Otmoor and the Ray is an exciting partnership-led initiative to restore and connect communities, nature, and heritage in the incredible landscape sitting across the Bucks and Oxon border.
Made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
buff.ly/bjHSXgM
Made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
buff.ly/bjHSXgM
Who’s been walking in a winter wonderland? 👣❄️
Animal tracks are nature’s clues waiting to be found. Look for footprints in mud, frost-kissed pavements, or even snow on your #12DaysWild walks, and see who’s been exploring before you.
Learn how to ID tracks here 👉 buff.ly/j7vh5fj
Animal tracks are nature’s clues waiting to be found. Look for footprints in mud, frost-kissed pavements, or even snow on your #12DaysWild walks, and see who’s been exploring before you.
Learn how to ID tracks here 👉 buff.ly/j7vh5fj
January 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Who’s been walking in a winter wonderland? 👣❄️
Animal tracks are nature’s clues waiting to be found. Look for footprints in mud, frost-kissed pavements, or even snow on your #12DaysWild walks, and see who’s been exploring before you.
Learn how to ID tracks here 👉 buff.ly/j7vh5fj
Animal tracks are nature’s clues waiting to be found. Look for footprints in mud, frost-kissed pavements, or even snow on your #12DaysWild walks, and see who’s been exploring before you.
Learn how to ID tracks here 👉 buff.ly/j7vh5fj
What colours do you associate with winter? Maybe grey for those short, rainy days. But winter is full of bright delights. If we look closely at nature, there are incredible colours to be found, even on the most overcast days.
www.bbowt.org.uk/blog/thewild...
#12DaysWild
www.bbowt.org.uk/blog/thewild...
#12DaysWild
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
What colours do you associate with winter? Maybe grey for those short, rainy days. But winter is full of bright delights. If we look closely at nature, there are incredible colours to be found, even on the most overcast days.
www.bbowt.org.uk/blog/thewild...
#12DaysWild
www.bbowt.org.uk/blog/thewild...
#12DaysWild
We had a fantastic festive thankyou morning with our volunteers at Woolley Firs 🎄
Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a season highlight - Jody and Martha for the delicious food, Claire for leading the wreath-making, and all our volunteers for collecting the materials and tidying up!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a season highlight - Jody and Martha for the delicious food, Claire for leading the wreath-making, and all our volunteers for collecting the materials and tidying up!
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
We had a fantastic festive thankyou morning with our volunteers at Woolley Firs 🎄
Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a season highlight - Jody and Martha for the delicious food, Claire for leading the wreath-making, and all our volunteers for collecting the materials and tidying up!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a season highlight - Jody and Martha for the delicious food, Claire for leading the wreath-making, and all our volunteers for collecting the materials and tidying up!
🌳 You've probably heard about tree-hugging, but have you ever given it a go?🤗
For #12DaysWild, try embracing some bark or give a conifer a cuddle! 🌲
For #12DaysWild, try embracing some bark or give a conifer a cuddle! 🌲
January 2, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🌳 You've probably heard about tree-hugging, but have you ever given it a go?🤗
For #12DaysWild, try embracing some bark or give a conifer a cuddle! 🌲
For #12DaysWild, try embracing some bark or give a conifer a cuddle! 🌲
Start your new year with nature in mind! 🌱
✳️ Change how you travel 🚲
✳️ Learn how to save water 💧
✳️ Go veggie one day a week 🥦
Small actions can make a big impact for you and for nature 👉 www.bbowt.org.uk/actions/chan...
#12DaysWild
✳️ Change how you travel 🚲
✳️ Learn how to save water 💧
✳️ Go veggie one day a week 🥦
Small actions can make a big impact for you and for nature 👉 www.bbowt.org.uk/actions/chan...
#12DaysWild
January 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Start your new year with nature in mind! 🌱
✳️ Change how you travel 🚲
✳️ Learn how to save water 💧
✳️ Go veggie one day a week 🥦
Small actions can make a big impact for you and for nature 👉 www.bbowt.org.uk/actions/chan...
#12DaysWild
✳️ Change how you travel 🚲
✳️ Learn how to save water 💧
✳️ Go veggie one day a week 🥦
Small actions can make a big impact for you and for nature 👉 www.bbowt.org.uk/actions/chan...
#12DaysWild
A common crane breeding attempt, hazel dormice bucking the trend, and a new fungus for the UK!
These highlights from the past year are testament to the immense work of our nature reserve volunteers and work parties, wildlife trainees and staff.
👉 Read about these and more: buff.ly/sYgddbz
These highlights from the past year are testament to the immense work of our nature reserve volunteers and work parties, wildlife trainees and staff.
👉 Read about these and more: buff.ly/sYgddbz
December 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A common crane breeding attempt, hazel dormice bucking the trend, and a new fungus for the UK!
These highlights from the past year are testament to the immense work of our nature reserve volunteers and work parties, wildlife trainees and staff.
👉 Read about these and more: buff.ly/sYgddbz
These highlights from the past year are testament to the immense work of our nature reserve volunteers and work parties, wildlife trainees and staff.
👉 Read about these and more: buff.ly/sYgddbz