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The rural parish of Grimston includes the villages of Saxelbye and Shoby and lies to the north-west of Melton. The settlements lie within an agricultural landscape comprising both arable and pasture. Many hedgerows border the fields with a few scattered woodlands.
Parish/ward species count:
We would like more wildlife observations from the parish. 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.
The Clifden Nonpareil or Blue Underwing is a large and rare moth, yet this one was seen in Grimston in 2022. The strange name means 'beyond compare' and many consider the species the Holy Grail of moth recording! It appears to be expanding its range so one to look out for.
The images and records below are all from the parish/ward and have been submitted by members of the public.
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.
