Ratby

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To find out more about local Wild Places (red boundaries on the map), visit the Wild Places page. Contact NatureSpot if you have an idea for any additional Wild Places.

Wild places in this area

The historic village of Ratby lies a few miles to the west of Leicester and has a population of around 4000. Within the parish is Bury Camp, an iron age encampment dating back 3000 years. Ratby Church dates back to the 13th century and the site may have had a longer history as a Yew tree outside the main entrance has been dated as 2000 years old. The National Forest boundary runs through the village and there has been much tree planting on former agricultural fields. The parish is blessed with numerous green spaces of significant wildlife interest, including Martinshaw Wood.

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Welcome to Ratby NatureSpot

This page features the wildlife and wild places of Ratby parish. The 'Species' tab lists all the wildlife - plants, animals and fungi - recorded here. You can contribute by recording any wildlife that you spot - your records and any images will be automatically added to this page and any relevant Wild Place page. Scroll down to see the latest records and images.

The Wild Places listed under the map are links to feature pages for local sites of wildlife interest - each displaying the latest recorded wildlife.

We would like more wildlife observations from around Ratby. So, if you've seen a species you recognise, from a Blue tit to a Bluebell, click on the header to find out what to do.

Hedgehogs in Ratby

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Hedgehog

Ratby resident, Mary Hartfield, is a self-confessed Hedgehog champion and a foster carer for weak or injured hogs. She would love to see more residents in the village make space for Hedgehogs by simply making a hole in their garden fence to let them roam. Several villagers have already done this, helping to create a Ratby Hedgehog Highway. Read more about Mary’s Hedgehog work.

Large Skipper

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Large Skipper

The Large Skipper is one of 23 butterfly species recorded in Ratby. Found in grassland meadows, where its caterpillars feed on Cocksfoot and other grasses.

 

The images and records below are all from the parish/ward and have been submitted by members of the public.

Latest images

The latest images and records displayed below include those awaiting verification checks so we cannot guarantee that every identification is correct. Once accepted, the record displays a green tick.

In the Latest Records section, click on the header to sort A-Z, and again to sort Z-A. Use the header boxes to filter the list.

Latest records

Parish introduction

Discover the wildlife and wild places on your doorstep and help us gather more information. The 'Species' tab lists all the wildlife - plants, animals and fungi - recorded so far in the parish. You can contribute by recording any wildlife that you spot - your records and any images will be automatically added to this page and any relevant Wild Place page.

The Wild Places listed under the map are links to feature pages for local sites of wildlife interest - each displaying the latest recorded wildlife.