Local bat expert Nathalie Cossa gives a brief insight into these fascinating mammals. Find out how you can help them and get involved with your local bat group.

Our new records form is now live.

We would like your views on the NatureSpot website.

Watch the video of the latest Microscope Club meeting here

NatureSpot ant expert Gavin Gamble has produced a comprehensive resource page on identifying ants. More...

How to stay safe

We are currently at peak cranefly. These useful resources will help you identify them. More...

County Recorder Ian Merrill has updated our knowledge of the Odonata in Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55) with an updated version of the County Dragonfly and Damselfly Atlas and Checklist,

The Leicestershire & Rutland Swift Partnership needs further Swift sightings this year. Please help...

Fern expert Geoffrey Hall discusses the ferns of Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55), describing the most commonly occurring species and how to identify them, rare ferns, and encourages us all to become pteridomaniacs:

Watch our new NatureSpot video on Dragonflies and Damselflies in Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55) - recent trends

Video: The Turnip Moth - Agrotis segetum with Leicestershire moth expert Paul Palmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7wF5NOxOFE

NatureSpot ant expert Gavin Gamble has produced a comprehensive checklist of ant species in VC55. More...

Watch our new NatureSpot video on The Lifecycle of Dragonflies and Damselflies

The NatureSpot team invites you to join us online for our first ever interactive identification workshop. More...

Graham Finch, Leicestershire & Rutland County Coordinator for beetles, has updated his Annotated Checklist to the B

Watch this new NatureSpot video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFgJNyGZYaU

In some ways lockdown is bringing out the best in people. More...

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C75sTH9JOZU

NatureSpot needs your help looking for a rare insect. More...