One thing that people sometimes struggle with is telling the difference between different types of insect. This shouldn’t be a surprise – quite a lot of insects mimic other species, especially those that have a sting or some other form of defence. There are a number of hoverflies that are bee, wasp or bumble-bee mimics, […]
While we’re spending more time at home, we can be spotting wildlife in the garden. All the photos are taken in a garden in Knighton. The names in the captions are linked to NatureSpot where you can find out more. You can post your own sightings on NatureSpot and they will become part of our […]
It’s a great time to get observing and recording – go to Naturespot to find out about things to look out for in March and the joys of Social Distancing. If you have any interesting records or photos do share them with us either in the comments section of this page, on our Facebook page […]
You may know Maggie Frankum – she is our resident bumble bee expert and has been involved with wildlife for many years. From her house on Chapel Lane Maggie is sending me notes of what she has seen. I am posting these in chronological order for your enjoyment and delight. 26th March Some things associated […]
Like all other organisations we have had to cancel all our planned activities for the foreseeable future. So we won’t be able to organise walks or working groups. Our AGM planned for May won’t now be going ahead until it’s clear it’s safe. We’re pleased that Tim Graham the new Chief Executive of our Wildlife […]
Alan’s talk in February attracted a good crowd and he gave us a fascinating insight into these creatures. He also asked us to look out for some spiders that are arriving in Leicestershire soon (if they haven’t already!). These two species have been spreading north and west in recent years and are now on our […]
A small group of hardy workers met on Saturday morning to plant a Sorbus Aucuparia (Cardinal Royal) in the spinney area of the Green. The tree was donated by members of the local chapter of the National Womens Register which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The Sorbus will provide flowers in spring (nectar), […]
Alan Cann will talk about his latest interest – spiders! Some of them incredibly small but all of them fascinating. Conquer your fear or deepen your love by coming to hear about Alan’s exploration of the world of spiders in Leicester and Leicestershire. Alan will also be talking about what spiders can tell us about […]
There’s work to be done on Knighton Green over the next two to three months and we need your help! Our plans include: making and putting up bird and bat boxes preparing and planting in the spinney to improve the under storey preparing and sowing this year’s meadow […]
The meadow is looking a bit straggly at the moment but we are leaving it like this to provide shelter for little bugs and beasties. It’s easy to forget what it looked like this summer but the feedback we had was very positive. Here is a slide show from sowing in April through to the […]
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