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Grey wagtail
A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter.
Pied wagtail
The pied wagtail is a familiar bird across town and countryside. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn.
Yellow wagtail
The yellow wagtail can be spotted running about, chasing insects on lowland damp marshes and meadows during summer. As its name suggests, it does wag its tail!
Gull roosts
Wreay Woods
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
Balls Wood
A large, varied woodland boasting wide sunny rides.
Littleton Brick Pits
A chain of reed beds close to the Severn Estuary and an important feeding and resting place for migrating birds.
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
Leicestershire and Rutland Bat group - Dusk survey at Egleton Church
Join the Leicestershire and Rutland Bat group as they carry out an annual National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) survey of a Soprano Pipistrelle maternity roost.
Our letter to the Education Select Committee
On behalf of a group of 32 environmental and youth-focused organisations, Our Bright Future has written to the Chair of the Education Select Committee, requesting an inquiry into the vital role of…