Blogs

Trainee Reserves Officer Helena shares her fourth and final update on TRO Diaries and reflects on her time with Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust.

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale explains why insects are vital components of our ecosystem and how your garden can become a safe haven…

This week we have welcomed work experience student James, who has spent the past couple of days volunteering with the Rutland Water Nature Reserve team. Here is his account of what he's been…

Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

We have had a couple of very exciting days here! Read this blog to find out all about them...

"Just like our natural world, our children are spectacularly resilient when given the opportunity to thrive" - LRWT Education officer Fee shares the importance of taking time to immerse…

Conservation Team Leader Joe Davis share the importance and benefits of floating islands rafts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Every space, whether it’s a patio, garden, or field can be made into a wildlife haven. Read on to find out some tips on how to make your garden wildlife-friendly!

Yesterday marked a very exciting day for us, as it was the time when a small team of us, led by a fully licenced ringer, would be heading out to ring the two nearly six-week old Osprey chicks from…

With 26 Ospreys in the vicinity, they are bound to come across one another and over the past few months we have regularly seen other Ospreys, aka intruders, checking out the Manton Bay nest. This…