What’s that strange noise...? 🤔 It's the churring call of a male nightjar — a mysterious bird with a reputation for the supernatural. This one was spotted at our Dunsford Reserve🌿✨ With their camouflaged plumage, silent flight, and old myths of stealing milk from goats, nightjars have long stirred the imagination — but in reality, they’re after moths, beetles, and other insects. Head to heathland or young conifer woodland at dusk and you might just hear one... Why not plan a visit to one of ou

Nightjars are nocturnal birds who are rarely seen during the day. On this day, we found this guy deep asleep by the roadside. Video by Felix Migoya @top fans | Discover Africa Wildlife

Caprimulgus clarus fina - Slender-Tailed Nightjar | Paul باول

Creature of the day: The Great-Eared Nightjar The great eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. (Wikipedia) 🎥👇🏽 @1minuteanimals IG | Angry Trini

In the dead of the night, as the forest grows darker and quieter, the nightjar wakes up — to hunt, to mate, and to sing a few late-night blues. Credits: Scientific Advisor: Dr Shamita Kumar Research and Story: Mayuri Kotian Producer: Samreen Farooqui/ Roundglass Sustain Camera: Mayuri Kotian Narration: Megha Moorthy/ Roundglass Sustain Script: Samreen Farooqui/ Roundglass Sustain Edit and Packaging: Amit Kalra Script Support: Radhika Raj Equipment Support: Institute of Environment Education & Re