Carol DM
Sharing another bird with my Alphabet Brids series. I do not remember seeing this bird but owl love to one day.
NIGHTHAWK
Common Nighthawks are found from Panama to much of Canada.
After spending winters in South America, they return May to early June and leave by mid September.
Common Nighthawks live in a variety of open habitats, from shrub-steppe, grassland, and agricultural fields to cities, clear-cuts, and burns, as long as there are abundant flying insects and open gravel surfaces for nesting.
They have found flat gravel roofs in cities and suburbs to their liking as well.
Nighthawks rely on camouflage for protection.
They do not defend their nest by attacking people.
If you approach a nest, the female will usually stay very still, hoping you do not see her.
If driven from her nest, she may try to lead you away from her eggs or chicks by faking a broken wing.
The killdeer bird ploy. I have seen the killdeer exhibit this behavior in my yard before.
NatGeo photos.
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Question of
Seen a common nighthawk in your world before?
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Question of
Seen a common nighthawk in your world before?
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Recently, a bird of this genus – Common swift had entered the corridor of the service, so I had to save it.
Oh cool, thanks for that information.
I have never seen one.Very beautiful bird.
Good to see you! I would love to see this bird.
honestly, i have never seen one, except in a zoo/aviary…
I enjoyed researching this one. Have not seen one that I know of.
they are amazing, i am going to see where I can spot one!
Let me know if you see one!
And see why we need to edit our posts after publishing….. TYPOS! 🙁 🙁 🙁
the tpo monster strikes often!
I have not seen any here. They are very majestic birds.
They are majestic, amazing to read about.
Very beautiful bird. I have never seen an owl in our country.
They are beautiful. These are hawks. But similar to owls.
I apologize. My head is not working the best today. 😊
No problem, I can relate. 🙂