The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for September 2023 is this image of a Red Admiral, taken by NatureSpot contributor Marian Markham. Read more...

Think of Twycross Zoo and apes might spring to mind, but the Zoo also has a Nature Reserve with access free to the public, not just paying Zoo visitors. More...

Thistles are common plants and all are prickly with pink/purple flowers. Our new NatureSpot ID Guide covers the four most common species in our area.

Maple trees are generally easy to recognise by their lobed and pointed leaves (think of the Canadian national flag) - but how do you know which species they are? More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for August 2023 is this image of a Parasol Mushroom taken by NatureSpot contributor Diana Wing. More...

The Mammal Society Richard Shore Prize celebrates individuals who have demonstrated remarkable commitment to protecting Britain’s mammals. This year it has been awarded jointly to Dr Helen O’Brien and Helen Rasmussen. More...

If you enjoy using NatureSpot, could you help with the ongoing improvement of our species pages? More...

A new update to The Flora of Rutland Supplement has been published.

NatureSpot Wild places are some of the best places to see wildlife in Leicestershire and Rutland. We've just added a new one. More...

Back from "extinction", what's going on with the Alder Leaf Beetle? More...

Can you remember last autumn? It's a clue to what is happening now. More...

Our new free guide helps you identify frogs, toads and newts. More...

Alder Tongue - learn more...

Wildlife recording is based on areas set up in the 19th Century. But things change. More...

Sign up now for the Leicestershire & Rutland Mammal Group Mammal Spotter Competition 2023. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for July 2023 is this image of a Fox taken by NatureSpot contributor Kaye Axon's trail camera. Read more...

The Urban Verge Wildlife Initiative run by Leicestershire County Council in partnership with NatureSpot has won a national award from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). More...

This is a good time of year to record fish without getting wet! More...

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