Welcome to Aylestone
Welcome to the Aylestone NatureSpot page which gives local residents the opportunity to find out about, and contribute to, our knowledge of the wildlife in the ward. Just click on the headers of these stories to read more.
Aylestone Ward, Leicester
Selected parish/ward / Wild Places / Footpaths / Parish/ward boundaries
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
Aylestone, formerly a separate village, is a suburb and ward within Leicester, southwest of the city centre and to the east of the River Soar. A significant area of the ward includes Aylestone Meadows (see Wild Places), a former flood plain of the River Soar and now a country park and the richest wildlife habitat in Leicester.
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This page is supported by Saving The Saffron Brook, a partnership project to improve biodiversity and engage local people with nature within the catchment area of the Saffron Brook.
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Recording wildlife in Aylestone
We need more wildlife observations from around Aylestone. 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.
Lunar Hornet Moth
This may look like a wasp but don't be deceived - it's a moth! The spectacular Lunar Hornet Moth is rarely seen but this one was recorded in Aylestone in July 2021. Many harmless insects mimic bees and wasps to deter predators by pretending to be able to sting!
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