Bardon Hill
The trees near the summit attract Tree Pipits in summer and the area is one of the best spots for seeing passing migrants, such as Ring Ouzels in spring. Raptors such as Buzzard and Peregrine can often be seen circling the higher areas. There is a good invertebrate diversity, including a few rarities
Total species seen at this site: 218
Bardon Hill, near Coalville, is the highest point in Leicestershire, 278 metres (912 feet) above sea level. The hill has two very distinct faces – one half preserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the other removed by Bardon Hill Quarry. It is also the site of a radio mast. Though it is the highest point in Leicestershire, it is easy to get to the top and the summit offers tremendous views across the county plus a dramatic vista over the adjacent quarry. The rocky outcrops at the summit are surrounded by overgrown heathland, which is being restored.
Latest records
| Common Name | Latin Name | Date Recorded | Recorded By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fox | Vulpes vulpes | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Rabbit | Oryctolagus cuniculus | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Treecreeper | Certhia familiaris | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Jay | Garrulus glandarius | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Peregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinus | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Long-tailed Tit | Aegithalos caudatus | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Wren | Troglodytes troglodytes | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Robin | Erithacus rubecula | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Holly leaf miner | Phytomyza ilicis | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Witch's Broom | Taphrina betulina | 17/12/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Blue Fleabane | Erigeron acer | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Yellow-wort | Blackstonia perfoliata | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Red Valerian | Centranthus ruber | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Mouse-ear-hawkweed | Pilosella officinarum | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Common Field Grasshopper | Chorthippus brunneus | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
