Sally Pepper seeks out wildlife in the East Midlands

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Sally's first trek takes her in search of mountain hares in Peak District

East Midlands Today's weather presenter Sally Pepper leaves her weather maps behind as she goes in search of the wildlife on your doorstep.

Each month she will bring you amazing wildlife news, information and pictures from around the region with the help of local experts, including Tim Sexton (Attenborough Nature Reserve), top UK wildlife photographer Paul Hobson and Tim Appleton (Rutland Water Nature Reserve).

If you have spotted any unusual visitors in your local park, back garden or even in your city centre then show us your pictures.

Mountain hares are said to be doing well in the Peak District

Please email a photo or video to [e-mail] - not forgetting to include your name and where and when your picture was taken - and Sally could be popping round to take a closer look!

Your pictures could feature on East Midlands Today and may be included in our online galleries.

You might like to check out Paul Hobson's top tips for wildlife photography before heading out with your camera.

Sally Goes Wild starts Thursday, 27 January in the wilds of the stunning Derbyshire Peak District in search of a true Arctic mammal - the mountain hare.

BBC East Midlands Today, BBC One, 1830 GMT