At a time when most trees have entered winter dormancy, it may seem odd that one common species has evolved to flower in at this time of year. More...

Whatever 2025 has brought you and whatever lies ahead in 2026, the NatureSpot team wishes you a peaceful winter solstice. 

NatureSpot data has been mined by all the major AI players, ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. Is this good or bad? More...

When the weather allows you out for a walk, you could do worse than slip this tree guide in your pocket. More...

A new multimillennial analysis of woodland ecosystems in the Leicestershire landscape shows significant anthropogenic stress over the last six millennia. More...

Leicestershire County Council relaunched the Parish Nature Network as the Nature Network, focusing on local wildlife action. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for November is this image of a Perch, taken by NatureSpot contributor Ted Gaten. More...

Turn over a log or stone in most waterways and you will find leeches – but how do you identify them? More...

Why are many fungi fruiting bodies spectacular colours? More...

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The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for October is this image of a Snow Bunting, taken by NatureSpot contributor Jane Hollingworth. More...

We have been saddened to hear that Jenny Harris passed away on 13th October after a short illness. See Update

Help us find more specimens of a new fungus. More....

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for September is this image of Phragmidium bulbosum teliospores, taken by NatureSpot contributor Sue. More...

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust has been donated land and money to expand a Nature Reserve. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for August is this image of a Jersey Tiger moth, taken by NatureSpot contributor Pete Leonard. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for July is this image of a Rainbow Trout, taken by NatureSpot contributor Marian Markham. More...

Ian Merrill's guide to where and when to watch Dragonflies and Damselflies in Leicestershire and Rutland.

A new species of dragonfy has arrived in VC55. More...