Owls, bats and birds of prey are thriving despite weather challenges, say conservationists.

A new species of fungi and sightings of rare migrant birds were among the wildlife highlights for last year, naturalists have said.

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) said changing weather patterns and extreme rain made 2024 a “difficult year for our native for wildlife”, but its annual survey revealed encouraging success stories.