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: 207
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Brown Birch Bolete | Leccinum scabrum | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Woolly Milkcap | Lactarius torminosus | 26/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Shaggy Parasol | Chlorophyllum rhacodes | 15/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Birch Polypore | Piptoporus betulinus | 15/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Bay Bolete | Boletus badius | 15/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Common Shrew | Sorex araneus | 15/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Honeysuckle | Lonicera periclymenum | 15/09/2018 | Melinda Bell | |
| Pogonognathellus longicornis | 15/09/2018 | sue | ||
| Small Grass Shieldbug | Neottiglossa pusilla | 15/09/2018 | sue | |
| Artichoke Gall Wasp | Andricus foecundatrix | 15/09/2018 | sue | |
| Knopper Oak Gall Wasp | Andricus quercuscalicis | 15/09/2018 | sue | |
