Mammals of Oxfordshire
Learn more about the bats we can spot soaring above us, water voles scuttling along the river bank, deer peeping among the trees, and more
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Mammals
Badgers
Britain's largest land predator and one of its most mysterious mammals. Look for enormous earthworks in the woods and you might have found a badger sett.
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Mammals
Muntjac Deer
The tiny deer that's often spotted by its footprints before the animal itself. Keep your eyes peeled for these woodland acrobats darting through the undergrowth.
June 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Mammals
Otters
The freshwater predator is one of Britain's most charismatic mammals. Follow the bubbles and you might just spot an otter slipping through the water.
May 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Mammals
Pipistrelle Bat
The small insectivore that can fit inside a matchbox, and gobble down 3,000 insects a night.
We had a lovely evening at SCEEC spotting and hearing them with the help of a bat detector.
July 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Mammals
Water Voles
Britain's fastest-declining mammal and one of our most elusive. Look for nibbled stems, burrows and a tell-tale plop as they dive into the water.
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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