Wildlife
Bluebells arrive early in Chilterns
April 18th 2012
The famous Chilterns bluebell woods are becoming covered with carpets of blue.
RSPB photo competition for youngsters
February 21st 2012
The RSPB is looking for youngsters across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to enter the Wildpix competition
RSPB photo comp for youngsters
February 21st 2012
The RSPB is looking for youngsters across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to enter the Wildpix competition
Berkshire farmers and volunteers provide snapshot of birdlife
November 23rd 2011
The RSPB’s annual survey shows which are thriving in our fields
Enjoy the Chilterns in Autumn
October 13th 2011
When you’re planning a visit to the Chiltern Hills this month, make time to enjoy one of the richest and rarest wildlife habitats in Britain.
Awards for Black Park
August 25th 2011
One of the wonderful things about living in Berkshire or Buckinghamshire is that even us ‘townies’ can feel we are in the heart of beautiful countryside within minutes, writes editor Janice Raycroft.
Wild days Out
July 29th 2011
This bank holiday, why not discover our wild side – from a living rainforest near Newbury to birds of prey in Reading...
Ancient beauties
July 28th 2011
Dragonflies used to swoop, dive and roll around the heads of the dinosaurs...
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
HS2: The battle to save rare species
June 16th 2011
Environmental campaigners are building up their opposition to the proposed HS2 route. This month we learn about some ‘stay-at-home’ bats and the inhabitants of our meadows.
HS2: On the frontline
May 19th 2011
What do the water vole, great crested grebe and common spotted orchid have in common? They all need water to survive, and will be at risk if the proposed high speed rail route comes thundering through Buckinghamshire, say environmental campaigners.
HS2: Super fast trains or ancient woods in the Chilterns
May 5th 2011
As the vivid green mantle of young leaves fill our beautiful Chilterns beech woods, the HS2 road-show rolls into Buckinghamshire with plans to rip up trees to make space for super fast train services
Top 10 Cat Care Tips
November 22nd 2010
Learn how to make your cat happy with our 10 top tips for making your feline your friend...
Rare falconry demonstration on the hoof!
August 18th 2010
Two new members of ‘staff’ have been causing something of a stir at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, near Andover. Murphy is an Irish Draught horse standing at 17.2 hands high, whilst Samson, a Shire Cross, stands at a massive 18.2 hands high.
Memorable wildlife moments from the Bucks, Berks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
July 13th 2010
Web exclusive - The summer is here and there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy the wonders of the natural world around us.
Wildlife - Doorstep discoveries
March 24th 2009
Let your senses take you on a journey across Berkshire and the Chilterns with the pick of this season's spring and summer highlights from the local Wildlife Trust's Rachel Tomkins...
Journey to the jungle
March 23rd 2009
Tessa Harris treks into deepest Berkshire to discover a whole new world at The Living Rainforest
The fabulous world of fungi
October 20th 2008
Local Wildlife Trust expert, Gavin Hageman, takes a look at the amazing range of fungi that pops ups through the autumn leaf litter...
And is there honey still for tea?
June 24th 2008
Rupert Brooke's classic poem has suddenly taken on more worrying connotations. Jim Keoghan reports on the plight of the honey bee...
Butterfly Spotting
June 4th 2008
Helen Taylor from the local Wildlife Trust goes butterfly spotting in the chalk grasslands of the Chilterns and Berkshire Downs...
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