I just found these images from the first camera I used working in Death Valley NP (Cow Creek). The images were taken 06 May 2007 between 19:26 and 19:33 pm PDT. I am having a tough time remembering if this is a lesser or a common nighthawk; both occur and have been observed in the area. I remember seeing the birds, knowing I had never seen anything like them before, grabbing the binoculars and camera and running outside trying to figure out what they were. There were at least 5 birds. Most of the images were from the lawn area but I had to move into the road for the final shots as the birds were flying in big circles to the Northeast.
Any assistance is appreciated.
Any assistance is appreciated.