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Altar Stones
For stunning views across the Leicestershire countryside, yet nestled in the suburbs, look no further than Altar Stones nature reserve. Perched atop a rocky hilltop, it is said that during World…
Events at Rutland Water
Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Altar Stones
The creation of a new pond, at a cost of £2,000, would help increase biodiversity across the site at Altar Stones.
Events
Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
Ordinary moss
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.
Birdfair 2021 Update - Event Cancelled
An important update from the Birdfair team
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
News from Abroad
We have received some exciting news about one of our 2015 Manton Bay fledglings, S2(15)!
Stone loach
The stone loach is notoriously hard to spot - not only is it mostly nocturnal, it is also well camouflaged and can partially bury itself in the riverbed. It uses its whisker-like barbels to find…