When to Find Nightjars?

Start searching around the full moon in May or even April. Beginning at dusk, drive slowly up gravel roads, pausing to listen near rocky areas. Tip: Our smallest nightjar, with a short tail. On perched birds, the wingtips reach the tip.

When can I see nightjar?

Nightjars arrive in the UK between late April to mid-May. They are best looked and listened for at dusk on warm, still, summer evenings. They mainly leave in August.

Where are Nightjars found?

Nightjars are found all around the world, with the exception of Antarctica and certain island groups such as Madagascar and the Seychelles. They can be found in a variety of habitats, most commonly the open country with some vegetation. They usually nest on the ground, with a habit of resting and roosting on roads.