Help to record the wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland

Submit any sighting of an animal, plant or fungus – with or without a photo – to put your dot on our species distribution maps. All records are passed on to local and national recording schemes.  All wildlife records are valuable, common or rare, and whether from your garden, local park or a nature reserve. Help To Record

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Upcoming Events

  • Saturday, Jun 1st, 2013
    10:00am - 5:00pm

    This one-day 'Botany for Beginners' session at University of Leicester Botanic Garden is for anyone keen to learn more about the wildflowers of Leicestershire & Rutland, and how to identify them. Email botanicgarden@le.ac.uk for more info.  

  • Friday, Jun 14th, 2013 - Saturday, Jun 15th, 2013
    6:00pm

    Woodhouse Eaves & Woodhouse - including Beacon Hill Country Park

Latest News

The Green Hairstreak is a rare butterfly in Leicestershire and Rutland but it now has a 'champion'. Andrew Harrop has been appointed species champion for the Green Hairstreak in the East Midlands and is keen to hear of any sightings. More...

Would you like to improve your plant ID skills? The University of Leicester, in conjuction with BSBI, the Wildlife Trust and NatureSpot, are offering a module-based course - starting in May. More info and application form.

The latest newsletter from Leicestershire Fungi Study Group is now available and can be viewed here, with reports on the fungi found locally this season.

Little Egrets have become a relatively common sight in our area but occasional Great White Egrets have been seen too. Learn how to recognise the difference by watching a new BTO bird ID video guide to these two species.

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