Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

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Wildlife information

Leicestershire and Rutland contain a rich and fascinating diversity of wildlife. 

Click here to go to the NatureSpot illustrated library featuring nearly 3,000 different species. All live in Leicestershire and Rutland and every image has been taken in these areas. For each species you can find out where it lives, when to see it and how common or rare it is. Distribution maps for Leicestershire and Rutland, as well as the UK as a whole, show where records have been collected for this species by the National Biodiversity Network.

Some useful contacts 

The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is unable to take in or care for injured birds or animals. If you come across an sick/injured animal you should call the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital on 0116 279 3789 (Monday to Friday 9 - 5) or 07951 285366 (24 hour casualty helpline) or visit www.leicesterwildlifehospital.org

Leicestershire Badger Group is affiliated to the Trust. Contact details can be found at www.badgergroup.org.uk

Leicestershire and Rutland Bat Group is also affiliated to the Trust. Contact is Jenny Harris on 01572 755274, (evenings and weekends) visit www.lrbatgroup.org.uk or the Bat Conservancy Trust at www.bats.org.uk or call their Bat Helpline on 0845 1300 228

The Mammal Society website contains useful factsheets about british mammals www.mammal.org.uk including those you may encounter in your garden such as foxes and squirrels. 

Rare or unusual bird sightings can be reported to the Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society at www.lros.org.uk Recent sightings are listed on their website.

Leicestershire & Rutland Dragonfly Group www.lrdg.org.uk

Leicestershire Fungus Study Group www.leicsfungi.btik.com

Rutland Natural History Society www.rnhs.org.uk