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Otmoor is a magical nature reserve of wet meadows and reedbeds. It is a haven in winter for thousands of ducks, such as teals and wigeons, and in spring and summer for breeding wading birds, such as lapwings and redshanks.

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Some public footpaths are closed when the adjacent rifle range is active. The range may be active any day except Mondays and Thursdays.

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Open daily, dawn to dusk.

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None, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcomed.

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01865 351163

Nearest town: Oxford

Grid reference: SP570126

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Lapwing in display flight - Nigel Blake
Reeds blowing in the wind against a stormy sky, Otmoor RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1013237)
Flock of lapwing in flight - Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2003_4339_581)
Wildflowers along edge of new pool, Otmoor RSPB reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1008908)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)