Leicestershire and Rutland ID Guides
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ID Guide to Maples
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 specie...
Learn Wildflowers - February
Some wildflowers can be found blooming in any month, but February brings the first true seasonal blooms. Common Whitlow-grass is often the first - a t...
Learn Wildflowers - January
Some wildflowers can be found blooming in any month, others can be easily identified from their leaves so you can learn to identify wildflowers at all...
Learn Wildflowers - March
Depending on the weather, more wildflowers begin to bloom in March. Leaf shape, stems and seed-pods are useful features in helping you identify wildfl...
Learn Wildflowers - October
Some wildflowers can be found blooming in any month and a few others are late to flower so can be seen in October.The key ID features to look for are ...
Learn Wildflowers - September
Many wildflowers have finished flowering by September but a few can still be found in bloom. Many species can be easily recognised even without flower...
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Beginners often find it difficult to distinguish some of the commoner orchids, so this guide presents several of the species with spotted, pink or pur...
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Ferndale Park is the main public open space in the village and has lots of wildlife interest as well as play and exercise equipment and mown grass! Th...
Ratby, Ferndale Drive Verges
These narrow meadow verges along Ferndale Drive were created from seed when the estate was built. They are now part of the County Council/Parish Counc...
What lives on.... Common Alder
The Alder, Alnus glutinosa, is a common tree alongside water. It can be recognised by its oval, slightly heart-shaped, leaves that taper into the stal...