Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii)

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  j toon

• Mar 2, 2021

an absolute stunning bird to capture helen...outstanding....well done and many thanks...

 

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  Andy Adcock

• Mar 2, 2021

Looks OK for Square-tailed, a male.

 

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  Weasel1

• Mar 2, 2021

That's a super bird, Helen and a very good photograph of it too...I know that the ones we have in the UK fly at Dusk / Night, but do yours roost on the ground?

 

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  KC Foggin

• Mar 2, 2021

Helen, this is one beautiful close up of this Nightjar girl!

 

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  Digiscoper321

• Mar 2, 2021

Excellent shot and a great find.

 

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  Helen O

• Mar 2, 2021

Weasel1 said:

That's a super bird, Helen and a very good photograph of it too...I know that the ones we have in the UK fly at Dusk / Night, but do yours roost on the ground?

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@Weasel1 I am also UK. Apparently, it often roosts on the ground. That said, this was at night, and I understand it is not unusual to see them on the road at night!

 

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  Deb Burhinus

• Mar 2, 2021

Well done on this excellent shot Helen - amazed you even spotted it! (Agree with your ID btw)

 

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  bievreJJ

• Mar 2, 2021

fantastic photo, Helen, a real topper, many tfs!!

 

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  peterow

• Mar 2, 2021

A stunning bird, close up, detail and capture Helen. Brilliant, well done.

 

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  Kits

• Mar 2, 2021

An outstanding close up with excellent detail, Helen.