Water vole © Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Wildlife
Protecting wildlife in Leicestershire and Rutland
Leicestershire and Rutland are home to some incredible plants and animals. From ospreys to otters, badgers to bumblebees, wildflowers to wildfowl and red kites to red foxes, thousands of species make their home right in the heart of the UK in our two counties.
Our Nature Reserves, Living Landscapes and conservation projects directly help vulnerable species to survive and thrive, restoring wildlife and making space for nature.
Ospreys Pandion Haliaetus nesting in Manton Bay Rutland Water July - David Tipling/2020VISION
The Rutland Ospreys
Rutland Water is home to the Rutland Osprey Project. In the summer, you can watch them at their nest site on Lyndon Nature Reserve, soaring majestically over the lagoons or diving to catch fish on an exclusive Osprey Cruise.
Take action for wildlife
Sadly, much of our wildlife is in decline across the UK. As many as 15% of our native species could face extinction. That's why we all need to do our bit for wildlife. We've pulled together the best ways that you can take action for wildlife on your doorstep. We've got some top tips to transform any garden into a wildlife paradise; some little changes you can make to your lifestyle that are better for the environment; and even ideas for combating climate change. You can also buy your bird food from our official supplier, Vine House Farm; when you make a purchase, they make a donation to The Wildlife Trusts, so you're helping wildlife in your garden and beyond!
WildNet - Tom Marshall
Help wildlife at home
Find out how the little things can add up to a big difference for wildlife
Timber Festival 2023 - falling under nature's spell!
Were you one of the many hundreds of people who joined us for an amazing Timber Festival last weekend?
Act swiftly! Public asked to help endangered high-flying birds
The Wildlife Trusts & RHS call on gardeners to help swifts, swallows, and martins
Record year for barn owls at Cossington Meadows nature reserve
Fourteen barn owl chicks have been recorded at Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve, beating the previous record of 12 in 2019!
Warblers and other bird species at Cossington Meadows
Conservation Officer Chris Hill looks back on the spring arrivals of warblers and other bird species at Cossington Nature Reserve.
National Insect Week 2022
There is much more of a buzz than normal coming from the wildflower meadows, woodlands and wetlands of Rutland Water Nature Reserve this…
The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus in Ox-eye Daisies Norfolk summer - David Tipling/2020VISION
