Leicestershire and Rutland ID Guides
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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...
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. ...
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...
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...
The 12 Most Common Ladybirds
34 of the 47 UK resident ladybird species have been recorded on NatureSpot so far. The 12 most commonly recorded are shown below. Most ladybirds are c...
Thurby, Court Road 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 ...
Thurnby, Hollies Way Verge
This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. This shaded grassland supports a range of grasses, wildflowers and other wildlife. Here are some of t...
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...
Wildflowers on Lawns and Mown Verges
Though mown grassland has limited appeal to most wildlife, there are a few wildflowers that survive by being small or having leaves close to the groun...
Wildlife in Houses
Human buildings offer shelter, warmth and food that can provide an attractive habitat for some species. Some wildlife species in this country are depe...