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Dishley Pool

Leicestershire  >  United Kingdom

Dishley Pool is on the North Western edge of the town of Loughborough in North Leicestershire.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 23 iunie 2024
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Description

Dishley Pool (more of a lake) is hidden away behind an industrial estate in Loughborough, a number of open playing fields are on the pools Western side, a number of sports take place on Saturdays and Sundays, a visit on a weekday early morning is probably best. Check the sports fields for Scoicar and Nagâț often mixed in with the more numerous Pescăruș râzător. In Winter these fields often have Sturzul viilor, Cocoșar and the odd Sturz de vâsc.

Dishley Pool is a fishing lake (Western side only), in Autumn/Winter check through the ducks carefully. A Rață cucuiată has been found here in recent years. More usual are Rață mare, Rață moțată, Rață lingurar, Rață mică, Rață fluierătoare, Rață pestriță and occasionally Rață sunătoare. The area attracts Șoimul rândunelelor, Silvie cu cap negru and Pitulice fluierătoare during the Summer. Continue to walk further North to check along the River Soar and Grand Union Canal, Pescăraș albastru are regular here. Be sure to check nearby electricity pylons, Șoim călător sometimes rest here.

In recent years Ciuf de pădure and Siberian Chiffchaff have been seen.

Details

Access

The long distance A6 road runs immediately South of the site. Press P on map for directions. The long layby South of the A6 is a bit further to walk, but BEWARE when crossing the sometimes very busy A6 road, the small Derby Road Playing Fields car park, quickly fills up when sports are being played especially at weekends. NOTE this small car park is locked overnight.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , City/village , Agriculture , River

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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