Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust have published their strategy 2030 "Bringing Nature Back". The Strategy includes three strategic goals. More... 

Free places are available on two training courses over the next two weeks - identifying wildflowers and grasses on verges, both led by local expert Russell Parry. More details

A new report updates the status & distribution of all species of dragonfly & damselfly across Leicestershire & Rutland. More...

Two of our most threatened butterflies need your help. More...

Free places are available to Leicestershire residents. Learn to identify all of the common shrubs found in Leicestershire hedges. An illustrated key will be provided and you will learn how to use it. You will also be given an introduction to hedge management and the best techniques to maximise the benefit to wildlife.

Part of the 100 species Challenge for the Saving the Saffron Brook Project: https://youtu.be/tKDlPktoYbI

With sadness NatureSpot notes that Adrian Russell has passed away following a short illness. All who knew him, or have communicated with him over the years, will be aware of his enthusiasm and helpfulness to VC55 moth recorders and his diligence as our longstanding County Recorder.

NatureSpot's new 100 Species Challenge will help people correctly identify 100 local wildlife species. More...

You may see the phrase 'rare or under-recorded' used on NatureSpot to describe the status of some species in Leicestershire and Rutland? But which one is it? More...

Butterfly Conservation has kindly made available a video of the 2022 UK Moth Recorders' Meeting. Contains lots of great presentations and information.

Butterfly Conservation has kindly made available a video of the 2022 UK Butterfly Recorders' Meeting which took place online on the 26th March. Contains lots of great presentations and information.

NatureSpot has teamed up with Leicestershire County Council to produce a set of 22 colourful guides to Leicestershire's wonderful wildlife. More...

An inoffensive worm? More...

NatureSpot is always in need of funds to keep us online. Here's an easy way you can help, and it won't cost you a penny. More...

The Royal Horticultural Society no longer classes slugs and snails as pests. NatureSpot has been slug-friendly for rather longer. More...

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We have new NatureSpot menu item for ID Help. We need your help to make it better. More...

Sometimes nature has us scratching our heads. We've put together a page to help you when things don't behave. More...

We are sad to report the death of Dave Budworth who was well known to many local nature recorders.  Dave was the County Recorder for Bugs in Leicestershire and Rutland and Treasurer of the Leicestershire Entomological Society, as well as an active member of Derby And Notts Entomological Society.  He will be sadly missed by all who know him.

A major new book on Leicestershire natural history has been published. More...