Birds of Oxfordshire
Learn more about the birds we can spot soaring above us, chattering from the hedgerows, and swooping over the Thames.
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Jay
The shy woodland bird with brilliant blue feathers and a voice that sounds like a rusty gate. Follow the call and you might just spot one.
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Kingfisher
The jewel of our rivers. A flash of electric blue that's often gone before you've even realised you've seen it.
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Bird
Heron
The giant of our rivers and ponds. Standing perfectly still one moment, then unfolding enormous wings and gliding away the next.
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Bird
Red Kite
The soaring scavenger that's become part of everyday life in Oxfordshire, thanks to one of Britain's greatest wildlife comebacks.
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Bird
Starling
The glossy bird that's easily overlooked. Watch them hunt for worms, copy sounds and dance across the sky in breathtaking murmurations.
Go on an Oxfordshire Nature Adventure
Nature reserves, gardens, zoos, epic walks and quiet strolls, here's a taste of our recent family nature expeditions across Oxfordshire.
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Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Earth Trust
An epic adventure spotting newts, buzzards, kingfishers, caterpillars and so much more.
Nature Adventures · Parks and Gardens
Stonor Park
A fun-filled day spent exploring the adventure playground, spotting deer, getting up close with birds of prey and strolling round the gardens and arboretum.
Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Cothill Fen
A distinctly Jurassic stroll through the most diverse area in Oxfordshire, taking in FIVE nature reserves. We saw solitary bees, fossils, woodpeckers and some impressive geology.
Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Thrupp Lake
A gorgeous walk from Radley Station to Abingdon under the sounding bridge, around the lake and through Barton Fields, hearing an astonishing number of birds.
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