Nature Alive, Coalville
Details
Wildlife Highlights
Excellent for dragonflies and a wide range of insects. Green woodpeckers feed on the short grass and there is a good variety of ducks and water birds on the pond. Water voles may be present.
Description
This small but interesting nature reserve is a former brownfield site and is trapped between the Coalville ringroad and a mineral railway line. It has a number of ponds, scrub and low fertility grassland. The largest pond was created by mining subsidence and now has a boardwalk allowing access to the water's edge.
Latest Records
| Common Name | Latin Name | Date Recorded | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hawker | Aeshna cyanea | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Common Field Grasshopper | Chorthippus brunneus | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Green Leaf-hopper | Cicadella viridis | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Nut Bud Moth | Epinotia tenerana | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Moorhen | Gallinula chloropus | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Bearded Milkcap | Lactarius pubescens | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Emerald Damselfly | Lestes sponsa | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Mitopus morio | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls | |
| Red Bartsia | Odontites vernus | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Speckled Wood | Pararge aegeria | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Pyrausta purpuralis | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls | |
| Sarcophaga sp. | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls | |
| Long Hoverfly | Sphaerophoria scripta | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Long Hoverfly | Sphaerophoria scripta | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
| Common Darter | Sympetrum striolatum | 02/09/2010 | David Nicholls |
Getting There
The site is easily reached from the A511 Coalville Bypass, which runs around the north-eastern edge of the town. At the 'McDonalds Roundabout' follow signs towards the town centre and onto Thornborough Road. Turn an almost immediate right between 'Halfords' and 'Aldi'. The entrance path to 'Nature Alive!' is directly in line with the service road on which you are now travelling. The easiest parking is found in the 'Aldi' car park and there is always space available in the corner nearest to the entrance path.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Dragonfly Group
