Monks Wood
Facts and practical information
Monks Wood is a 157-hectare National Nature Reserve north-west of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. A slightly more extensive area of 169.3 hectares is the Monks Wood and The Odd Quarter biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Tawny owl
The tawny owl, also known as the brown owl, is a medium-sized, nocturnal bird of prey commonly found in woodlands throughout much of the Palearctic region. Part of the Strix genus, which gives its name to the owl family Strigidae, the tawny owl is easily identifiable...
Birds
Eurasian woodcock
The Eurasian woodcock is a captivating medium-small wading bird native to the temperate and subarctic regions of Eurasia. Renowned for its exceptional camouflage, this bird features reddish-brown upperparts and buff-colored underparts, allowing it to blend effortlessly...
Birds
Marsh tit
The marsh tit is an endearing small bird belonging to the tit family, Paridae, within the genus Poecile. If you've ever encountered a willow, Père David's, or Songar tit, you might find the marsh tit quite familiar due to their similar appearance.
Birds
Common nightingale
The common nightingale, also known as the rufous nightingale or simply the nightingale, is a small bird celebrated for its melodious song. Once considered a member of the thrush family, it is now classified with the Old World flycatchers.
Birds
Black hairstreak
The black hairstreak butterfly, a member of the Lycaenidae family, is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its range extends from Scandinavia to Ukraine, and as far east as Mongolia, Korea, and Japan. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature...
Insects
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