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Join Gwent Wildlife Trust to search for the illusive Nightjars with an evening strolling on the heath at Beacon Hill in the company of bird expert, Andy Karran, to listen for and hopefully see this elusive and mysterious bird. Woodcock, Tawny Owls and bats should also make an appearance.

The session is weather dependent and may be cancelled if inclement weather is anticipated.

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Beacon Hill and Beacon View, MonmouthBeacon Hill is a peaceful woodland on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape, with stunning views over towards the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) peaks of the Sugarloaf, Skirrid and Blorenge.

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Gwent Wildlife Trust - Nightjars at Beacon Hill

Type:Wildlife & Nature Event

Beacon Hill forestry carpark, Trelleck, Penallt, Monmouth, Gwent, NP25 4PS

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Opening Times

Season (1 June 2026)
Day	Times
Monday	20:45	- 23:15

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