Descripción
New Lount NR is a former colliery site, the area is mainly woodland, forming a part of the National Forest. The muddy surrounds of the small pools can hold Agachadiza común in Winter. The feeders at the car park (only open 0900-1600hrs) have regular visits by Herrerillo Común, Carbonero Común, Trepador Azul, Pinzón Vulgar, Pico Picapinos and Arrendajo Euroasiático. In Spring/Summer Mosquitero Musical, Mosquitero Común, Curruca Capirotada and Curruca Mosquitera can be found nearby. The speciality of the reserve is Carbonero Palustre, being increasingly rare over most of it's range they are doing really well at this site, as a comparison Carbonero Montano can also be found here. Carbonero Garrapinos, Agateador Euroasiático, Verderón Común and Cárabo Común are also regularly seen.
During Winter the ever difficult to find Chocha Perdiz are around, usually more crepuscular in habit along woodland edges, an evening visit may be needed for this species though. Over open fields Busardo ratonero, Cernícalo vulgar and Milano Real, are possible, along woodland edges Gavilán Común can be seen hunting the many small birds. In Spring the open areas may produce Collalba Gris, Mirlo Capiblanco and even Zarapito Real may briefly drop in. In Winter the open areas usually have Zorzal Alirrojo and Zorzal Real and occasionally Chorlito Dorado Europeo and Avefría Europea have been seen.
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New Lount NR is Northeast of the town of Ashby-De-La-Zouch. On the East side of the town is a large roundabout on the A42, follow signs to Loughborough on the A512 (Ashby Road), continue on this road and turn Left at sign Hathern/Newbold B5324 (Rempstone Road). Continue on B5324 and turn Left at sign Newbold/Lount on road called Melbourne Road, the reserve entrance is further along this road on the Left. The reserve is open 24 hours, if the reserve car park is closed use alternate layby further along Melbourne Road (press Star on map).
