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With beetles and a number of other groups, the size of a specimen can be of great help in determining the species. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for November is this image of Cartilage Lichen, Ramalina farinacea, taken by NatureSpot contributor Hazel Graves. Read more...

We're constantly adding newly recorded species to NatureSpot - here are some of the recent additions. Can you add to our records for these species? More...

It will not have escaped your notice that it's been wet and stormy. More...

This is an exceptionally good season for fungi and records are pouring in, which poses a problem for NatureSpot. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for October 2023 is this image of Striped Snails, taken by NatureSpot contributor David Nicholls. Read more...

Recordings of presentations at the online Leicestershire & Rutland Recorders Meeting 2023 can be viewed here.

Jubilee Park in Cropston is being managed to encourage biodiversity - help us record the process. More...

Keen NatureSpot leaf mine fans have recently recorded a a nationally rare species of leaf miner - can you help us find more?

It is said that we know more about the surface of the moon than about the bottom of the oceans, but how much do we really know about our freshwater environments? More...

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...