BBO Wildlife Trust

We will no longer be actively posting on X or monitoring this platform. You can still find us on: Facebook: facebook.com/bbowildlifetru… Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bbowt.… LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/berksh… Instagram: instagram.com/bbowt/ Website: bbowt.org.uk

@DaveOurPlanet We are still actively engaged across six social media platforms, as well as featuring in local and national media. And, perhaps most importantly, we have teams dedicated to working on the ground with communities to transform their relationship with the natural world. (3)

@DaveOurPlanet and engagement consistently dropped over the previous 18 months - consistent with other Trusts. The platform's algorithm also creates 'echo chambers' which severely limit reach to those not already sympathetic to our cause, and would not be effective to reach new supporters. (2)

We will no longer be actively posting on X or monitoring this platform. You can still find us on: Facebook: facebook.com/bbowildlifetru… Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bbowt.… LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/berksh… Instagram: instagram.com/bbowt/ Website: bbowt.org.uk

Millions of plastic bio-beads from a wastewater works have washed up on the East Sussex coast at Rye Harbour and Camber Sands. Birds risk eating them with devastating impacts. Back MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end bio-beads: helenadollimore.com/binthebeads @SussexWildlife

‼️ 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

We’re proud to announce a #NewPartnership between Crowcon and the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (@BBOWT), made possible through @Halmaplc's Impact the Future Fund (IFF). We’re excited to get started and make a positive impact together! #BBOWT #teamWILDER

🌱 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 @TNLComFund

🔊 Water rails are heard more frequently than seen as they skulk around in reedbeds 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

Some clarity on the future of England’s farming schemes. Reopening SFI for small and new farmers and a collaboration fund are steps forward for nature-friendly farming. Now we urgently need the details and bigger budgets to make this real. Read more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/news/some-clar…

Rounding ponies and a brave Robin at Snelsmore Common @BBOWT

The West Berkshire Reserve Team plan the next few work parties at Snelsmore Common. The West Berkshire Living Landscape Volunteers (WBLL) have been working their way though the main mire, clearing scrub and creating dead hedges @BBOWT

A stunning sunset scene taken at Gallows Bridge Farm on the Upper Ray in Buckinghamshire. 📸 Phil Townsend

🐦 Here's a New Year's resolution 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

Your voice is vital 🗣️📢 Join thousands already shaping the future of wildlife by taking The Great Big Nature Survey. Your responses guide how The Wildlife Trusts speak up for nature across the UK 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-natu…

🌱 Drifts of snowdrops poking up through the woodland floor and along riverbanks are a welcome sight during these winter months. They generally flower between January and March and are a sure sign that spring will return again! 👉 More January highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR

A magical day at @BBOWT Dancersend. Apart from rabbits, foxes and badgers I was the first to leave prints in the snow. Looking east towards Pavis Wood from the highest point. Hebridean sheep enjoying the change of scenery and my favourite tree made spectacular by the low sun.

There's a lot of work planned for Greenham Common this winter. Find out what's happening and how it will help the wildlife that lives there in our new blog buff.ly/EYZIEH6

@HeritageFundUK 👉 Find out more at bbowt.org.uk/rbor

🌱 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 Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border. Made possible thanks to @heritagefunduk.