Nightjars

A few nights ago I was successful in catching three Nightjars, two male and a female.  The two trainee ringers with me were thrilled at the experience of being so close to these wonderful birds.  The special and dwindling habitats associated with our coastal forests and heaths are so important for these birds.  However, the Nightjar is in decline.  A recent study suggests that nest failure is most likely in areas heavily frequented by walkers and dogs (Langston et al. 2007).