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Common Nighthawk
Stanley Jones

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) Parking lot at Victoria Community Center, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA. Urban setting in the Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at ca. 29 m (95 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Urban setting in the Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at ca. 29 m (95 ft) elevation.
Location
Victoria Community Center, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2015
Scientific name
Chordeiles minor
Equipment used
Canon
kim
It is a fabulous shot Stanley with terrific detail, is it the same or similar too our Nightjar.. never see them except at night so I am amazed that you were able to take this wonderful image.
 
Doc Duck
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Oh my goodness! Usually practically invisible against the bark of a tree, right? In my field guides, these birds look kind of grungy, but here this one looks downright elegant, even when dragging those tailfeathers on the pavement :clap: :clap:
 
Aandeg
Would really love to see one of these in person one day. Nice work Stanley.
 

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