Wildlife survey shows nature’s resilience despite a year of challenging conditions

Wildlife survey shows nature’s resilience despite a year of challenging conditions - BBOWT

3 barn owls squidged together in the opening of a man made nest — Barn owl family by Russell Savory

Last year, nature reserves managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) provided shelter for numerous species in the face of changing weather patterns and extreme rain.

It is undeniable that 2024 was a difficult year for our native wildlife. Invertebrates, including butterflies, suffered from poor spring weather and ongoing issues such as atmospheric pollution and agricultural pesticides likely added to the challenges.

Nonetheless, it is heartening to know that despite these difficulties, the results from BBOWT’s 2024 Reserves Surveying Programme still revealed many encouraging local wildlife successes.

The data collected by over 100 volunteers and staff will continue to help inform BBOWT’s habitat management work, enabling it to monitor and safeguard populations, and pursue its ambition of creating more nature everywhere, for everyone. From fungal findings to avian silver linings, read on for the highlights.

Posted On: 15/01/2025

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