There are geese, pheasants, wall frogs, lizards, winged cranes, elephants and peacocks decorating the garden of the Oxfordshire Museum, in Woodstock. There is an orange cat and a dancing clay cat, too, also a preening swan. The visitors are loving them, especially the youngsters who are finding these sculpted creatures so tactile they simply can't resist giving them a stroke.

The sculptures are the work of the Oxford Sculptors Group, who return by popular demand following a highly successful exhibition in the garden last year. A garden is a great place to display such works of art, particularly at this time of the year when clouds pass in front of the sun, creating moving shadows which heighten the beauty of the sculptures.

The marble resin works by Ray Castle, for example, which simply pulse with life are greatly enhanced when the sun casts shadows over their smooth surfaces, adding more intensity to their twisting shapes. His Searching For Light, (pictured) created from aluminium resin almost sparkles in the sunlight, but looks no less impressive when rain clouds gather. Seen in the rain, or immediately after a rain storm, it changes again.

The Grazing Geese by Derek Thomlinson, which stand in the middle of the lawn, are great fun as they are made from chicken wire. Children love them almost too much. Cherry Gray, the museum curator is now trying to work out a way of informing the youngsters that while the sculptors are more than happy for them to touch their works, jumping on their backs and trying to ride the geese around the garden is simply not on. But as she says, it's full credit to Derek for making such realistic shapes.

Standing close by is a superb pheasant created in bronze resin by former dentist turned sculptor Marie Shepherd whose inspiration for such pieces comes from the wildlife that visit her garden.

No Oxfordshire sculpture exhibition would be complete without a few pieces by the very talented Juliet Dyer who works in clay to create the most remarkable shapes. The five pieces she has peeking out of the foliage this year are well worth seeking out - particularly her Orange Cat.

Sculpture in the Garden continues until September 21. Entrance is free.