Netopýrky, Natural monument in Brno-Komín, Czech Republic

Netopýrky is a 1.54-hectare natural monument on a hill of Brno-massif metabasite rising from younger loess in Brno-Komín. Its dry grasslands hold the large-flowered pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis), and the lower edge of the site carries memorial plaques to pilots who died here.

Netopýrky is a natural monument (ev. no. 1126) administered by the AOPK Brno agency, covering 1.54 ha with a protective zone of 25.86 ha. The protected subject is an isolated island of thermophilic dry grassland on metabasite of the Brno massif, rising amid younger loess. Its flora includes the large-flowered pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis), and the praying mantis has been recorded there.

The name Netopýrky derives from the German Neidberg, meaning envy, rendered in Czech as Nitoperky or Netopérke. The hill is the central point of the Komín fields, which locals use for walks and rides, and the lower part of the monument holds memorial plaques to pilots who died here.

The area is small and requires only limited time to explore, best accessed on foot with sturdy shoes. Visitors should stay on marked paths to avoid disturbing the delicate habitats within the protected zone.

The site is part of the European Natura 2000 network, which promotes cross-border cooperation for nature protection. This connection allows the location to benefit from international resources and expertise in safeguarding local biodiversity.