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COMMON FROG

The Lifecycle of a Frog

The life cycle of a frog is an extraordinary; they undergo an astonishing transformation, known as 'metamorphosis', as they grow from frogspawn to adult frogs.

The Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn beetle has impressive antennae

Back to basics: What is an insect?

In the sixth of a series of Action for Insects blogs, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale explains what defines an insect.

Green veined White and Small White butterflies on a dung heap

What a waste! How invertebrates help to tidy up.

In the fifth of a series of Action for Insects blogs, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale explains how invertebrates help clean up dead…

COP

Get the drop on COP

COP26 is now upon us, having been delayed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard it referenced in the news or even in passing on the street, but the name gives little away. So…

Hawthorn Shieldbugs

Insects you can get to know this autumn

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale highlights some common insects you may spot in October. This is the third in a series of Action for…

Sedge warbler

The life of sedge warblers

Conservation Officer Chris Hill shares his knowledge on warblers that can be spotted at Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve and includes his knowledge on the life of sedge warblers.