But its existence is not known by everyone as it is surrounded by about 23 acres of gardens, woodland and parkland.  READ ...

For many reasons it can claim to be Oxford University’s most magnificent laboratory. Surely no other ‘lab’ comes close to rivalling Wytham Woods in terms of natural beauty, the diversity of ...

In the spring you should head to nearby Wytham Woods to see the bluebells at their finest. In the fall you should tour the University of Oxford’s many colleges and watch the new students ...

Wytham Woods is an ancient semi-natural woodland, which has been owned and maintained by the University of Oxford since 1942. Its 1000 acres are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest ...

As part of a team of ecologists, I’ve been studying aspects of great tit biology at Wytham Woods near Oxford. One aspect of our research is how climate change affects their breeding behaviour.

This year Chris will be live at Wytham Woods in Oxford, often referred to as the most studied woodland in the world Autumn is one of the most magical phases in our seasonal calendar. It may feel ...

Professor Ben Sheldon (Department of Biology, University of Oxford), who leads the long-term bird study in Wytham Woods, commented, "Our work here shows, once again, that tracking individuals over ...

A study of the great tit population in Wytham Woods, near Oxford, has shown that the birds are now laying their eggs, on average, two weeks earlier than half a century ago. Individual birds can ...

Autumn is a time to exercise your nose." Wytham Woods is one of the most researched areas of woodland in the world, according to the University of Oxford. One study has examined 40 generations of ...

After a spell of dry weather in August 2003 the badgers of Wytham Woods were finding it difficult to find food. The badger's staple diet is earthworms, which become more difficult to find in the ...

As part of a team of ecologists, I’ve been studying aspects of great tit biology at Wytham Woods near Oxford. One aspect of our research is how climate change affects their breeding behaviour. So far, ...