This fascinating and historic site has now been set up as a Wild Place - see Lea Meadows. This Wildlife Trust reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Located near to Bradgate Park, it is part of a mediaeval assart and contains a wonderful array of wildflowers. More...

Our Species Library just keeps on expanding and now features over 2500 different wildlife species. During June we added 31 moth species and 29 wildflowers, including Pyramidal Orchid and Deadly Nightshade. More...

Two new Wild Places pages have been set up for Cloud Wood, near Breedon, and Hill Hole Quarry in Markfield. More...

Welcome to Leicestershire! The first record of Telechrysis tripuncta in VC55 was taken on the 28th May 2011 in a Sapcote garden. More...

An amazing 101 new species were added to the NatureSpot species library during April. More...

A spectacular new arrival has appeared in Leicestershire and we are asking the public to report any sightings. The Western Conifer Seed Bug – Leptoglossus occidentalis is a large (2cm), colourful but harmless insect, that feeds on the sap of conifer cones but may turn up in houses later in the year as it looks for a hibernation site. More...

A new species of wasp has been added to the NatureSpot species library - Pimpla rufipes - which turned up literally on the doorstep! More...

Welcome to the new NatureSpot website!

Take a tour to fiind out more about the many new features to help you enjoy, learn and contribute. More...

Several new species have moved into Leicestershire and Rutland in recent years.

Have you seen one of these? More...

See what was seen in Leicestershire and Rutland gardens during the RSPB's 2010 Garden Birdwatch.