Where do insects go in the winter?
Winter can be a difficult time for many animals, but insects face specific challenges.
In the fourth of a series of Action for Insects blogs, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust…
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Wandering for Water Voles
Conservation Officer Ben Devine shares some tips on how to track down and experience one of our most endangered yet magical mammals
Wildfowl and Wader Day at Rutland Water with Terry Mitcham
This day is an excellent opportunity to see the wide variety of wildfowl that are passing through Rutland or arriving for winter.
Winter Birds in the UK
Reserves Officer Andy Neilson gives an in-depth overview of all the wintering birds that migrate to the UK including where you can find them.
Winter Wildlife at Rutland Water
A seasonal guide to winter wildlife at Rutland Water
Wild Walk - Wandering for Waxcaps
Strolling through pleasant meadows, might you spy a painter’s palette of waxcaps?
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Winter Wildlife
Conservation Officer John Bristow shares an enchanting guide on how to enjoy wildlife and wild places this winter.
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Rutland Water Nature Reserve is an internationally recognised Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. It is one…
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…