Otmoor RSPB reserve is a combination of reedbeds
and wet meadows about a mile from the village of Beckley, which is accessed from the B4027. Once in the village just beyond the ‘Abingdon
Arms’ PH take the dead end that leads into Otmoor Lane. At the end of which is the reserve entrance
and car park.
There is a hide and two viewing screens on the reserve.
Birds - The reserve is particularly good for Warblers; Turtle Doves; raptors including
Red Kites, Buzzards, Hobbies, Short-eared Owls, Marsh and Hen Harriers (the
latter overwintering). During the winter
months there are large numbers of wildfowl and impressive starling murmurations (anything up to 30,000 birds) can be seen.
Other Nature - It is also an excellent site for a wide range of insects particularly damselflies; dragonflies (including the Hairy dragonfly); butterflies, including Silver-washed
fritillary, Black, Brown and Purple Hairstreaks.