Monks Wood

Monks Wood is a Ste of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) home to a variety of butterflies and other insects (as well as birds, including marsh tits, for which the wood was the subject of a study several years ago). In late summer, these fritillaries are a common sight gliding along the rides.

• Pentax K3-ii
• Pentax 150-450 mm
• 1/500 at f/8
• ISO 200

The woods are also home to this butterfly, also seen mid-to late summer. Whilst the under-wing surfaces (seen here) are relatively colourful, the upper surfaces are a dark brown and white.

• Pentax K3-iii
• Pentax 140-450 mm
• 1/1000 at f/7.1
• ISO 400