Leicestershire and Rutland ID Guides

Our ID guides and resources are designed to help you learn about and identify the wildlife of Leicestershire & Rutland.

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Mountsorrel, Granite Way Verge

Mountsorrel, Granite Way Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. Here are some of the wildflowers and other species found here. To see a full list and get up to date ...

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No such thing as a seagull!

No such thing as a seagull!

Despite Leicestershire and Rutland being a long way from the sea, gulls are a common sight. Most of these birds will have never seen the sea and are f...

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North Kilworth, Lutterworth Road Verge

North Kilworth, Lutterworth Road Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. On the western edge of the village, the verge is backed by a thick hedge and a few trees which provid...

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North Kilworth, Station Road Verge

North Kilworth, Station Road Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. The thick hedge and ditch at the rear of the verge add further wildlife interest to the verge grassla...

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Peckleton, Church Road Verge

Peckleton, Church Road Verge

Like the adjacent churchyard, this grassland is very rich in wildflowers and an important habitat. Here are a few wildflowers and other species found ...

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Quorn, Gamble Way Verge

Quorn, Gamble Way Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. Here are some of the wildflowers and other species that have been found here. To see a full list and ...

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Quorn, Loughborough Road Verge

Quorn, Loughborough Road Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. The verge is partly shaded by a number of trees and has a mature hedge at the rear - all adding furth...

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Quorn, Northage Close Verge

Quorn, Northage Close Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. There is a good variety of wildflowers and grasses which are attracting many pollinators and other wi...

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Quorn, Wood Lane Verge

Quorn, Wood Lane Verge

This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. This triangle of land is partly shaded by nearby trees and supports a number of interesting species. ...

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Stoughton, Gaulby Lane Verge

Stoughton, Gaulby Lane Verge

Here are a few wildflowers and grasses recorded on the Gaulby Lane verge. Visit our Wild Place page for this verge for more information and more speci...

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