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: 255
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Deceiver | Laccaria amethystina | 14/09/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Eristalis pertinax | 13/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | ||
| Knopper Oak Gall Wasp | Andricus quercuscalicis | 13/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Ling | Calluna vulgaris | 13/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Violet Bramble Rust | Phragmidium violaceum | 13/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Indian Balsam | Impatiens glandulifera | 13/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Wall | Lasiommata megera | 12/08/2019 | Rob Sayer | |
| Painted Lady | Vanessa cardui | 03/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Speckled Wood | Pararge aegeria | 03/08/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Treecreeper | Certhia familiaris | 16/07/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Blackcap | Sylvia atricapilla | 16/07/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Blusher | Amanita rubescens | 16/07/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Sticky Groundsel | Senecio viscosus | 16/07/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
| Rutpela maculata | 22/06/2019 | Melinda Bell | ||
| Tree Bumblebee | Bombus hypnorum | 22/06/2019 | Melinda Bell | |
