The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird found in Africa, known for its incredible camouflage and unique breeding plumage. Males have long, ribbon-like wing feathers that extend dramatically during the breeding season, making them look almost otherworldly in flight. These birds are expert insect hunters, using their wide mouths to catch prey mid-air at night. Their cryptic feather patterns help them blend perfectly into the ground during the day, making them nearly invisible to predators
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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
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