Descripción
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 Ostrero Euroasiático and Avefría Europea often mixed in with the more numerous Gaviota Reidora. In Winter these fields often have Zorzal Alirrojo, Zorzal Real and the odd Zorzal Charlo.
Dishley Pool is a fishing lake (Western side only), in Autumn/Winter check through the ducks carefully. A Porrón Acollarado has been found here in recent years. More usual are Ánade azulón, Porrón Moñudo, Cuchara Común, Cerceta Común, Silbón Europeo, Ánade friso and occasionally Porrón Osculado. The area attracts Alcotán Europeo, Curruca Capirotada and Mosquitero Musical during the Summer. Continue to walk further North to check along the River Soar and Grand Union Canal, Martín Pescador Común are regular here. Be sure to check nearby electricity pylons, Halcón Peregrino sometimes rest here.
In recent years Búho Chico and Mosquitero siberiano have been seen.
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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.

