Friends of Holly Hayes Wood

Incorporating Coalville Meadows, Holly Hayes   & Forest Rock Woodlands


Biodiversity in the pond


The following information is currently provided based on our knowledge of the sites. We are working closely with the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, who are undertaking a biodiversity study around the pond area in Holly Hayes Wood (SK444 152) during the Spring of 2010. 

We therefore hope to be able to ratify this information during the year. (Please note this is work in progress and information will be added when we validate our findings). 

Birds
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
Coal Tit (Periparus ater)
Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Coot (Fulica atra)     
Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
Great Tit (Parus major)
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Magpie (Pica pica)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
Amphibians
Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
Mammals
Badger   
Fox   
Pond Life
Bullhead (Cottus gobio)
Minnow   
Stickleback   

If you would like access to a blank form to collect your own records click here

Areas covered

Holly Hayes Wood - SK443 154
Includes the public footpath & stream that runs along side and goes through Holly Hayes Wood.

Coalville Meadows - SK446 150
Includes the public bridleway & railway line that run alongside Coalville Meadows.

Pond Area - SK444 152
Includes the public permissive footpath & stream that goes up towards the railway line.

Forest Rock Wood - SK444 160
The whole site, as the group intend to acquire the Forest Rock Wood site in the near future. 

See our map for further details.

The above links will take you to a separate web page showing you the biodiversity that has been recorded in each of these areas categorised by family.