Nightjar Collection (page 2)

Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), sitting on the ground, side view

Gloster Mars X Nightjar, J6930

Great potoo on a post at night. The common potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a nocturnal bird thats found in the tropical Americas. Photographed in the Brazilian Pantanal

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus Norfolk

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaea male in display flight Norfolk May

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaea male churring on song post Norfolk May

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaea male arriving at song post Norfolk June

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaea male at song post Norfolk June

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaea male leaving song post Norfolk June

Nightjar Caprimulgus europeaea male in display flight North Norfolk June

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus at dusk on heath North Norfolk July

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus landing on song post on heath North Norfolk July

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus male Norfolk June

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus Norfolk July (COMPOSITE - moon added)

Marsh Harriers Circus aeruginosusfemales in aerial tussle Cley Norfolk Spring

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus male on song post North Norfolk June

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Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus close up of feathers on mantle of bird

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Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus close up of feathers on mantle of bird

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus male churring (singing) from song post on forest edge Norfolk summer

Nightjar sp. Caprimulgua sp
Number 16 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Cayenne nightjar, Caprimulgus maculosus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Standard-winged nightjar, Macrodipteryx longipennis.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Tawny frogmouth, Podargus strigoides, and European nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Goatsucker, Nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Swallow, swift, martins and nightjar.. Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 1, swift, Apus apus 2, house martin, Delichon urbicum, 3, sand martin, Riparia riparia 4, and nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus 5

Eurasian nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
Illustration of a Eurasian nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)

Illustration of Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) with its beak open showing bristles to trap insects

The first Gloster Mars X Nightjar, H8535

John Gould and H. C. Richter (British, 1804 1881 ), Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar)
John Gould and H.C. Richter (British, 1804 1881 ), Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar), colored lithograph

Picture No. 11066647
Large-tailed Nightjar perched on branch. far north Cape York, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Picture No. 11066648
Large-tailed Nightjar perched on branch. far north Cape York, Queensland, Australia. Date:

White-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus cayennensis) adult, perched on branch at daytime roost, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Blackish Nightjar (Caprimulgus nigrescens) adult male, standing on rocks, San Isidro, Napo Province, Ecuador, February

Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, December

John Gould And H. c. Richter (british, 1804 1881 ), Caprimulgus Europaeus (nightjar), Colored Lithograph
John Gould And H.c. Richter (british, 1804 1881 ), Caprimulgus Europaeus (nightjar), Colored Lithograph

Nightjar at nest with two eggs- Staverton Park Suffolk. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1945

Nightjar with mouth open- Staverton Park Suffolk. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1945

Nightjar, July 1949, Brand 17 Camera, Tessar 8. 5inch lens, F/32, High Speed Flash 1/10, 000th of a second, film P1200
Nightjar, July 1949, Brand 17 Camera, Tessar 8.5inch lens, F/32, High Speed Flash 1/10, 000th of a second, film P1200. Taken by Eric Hosking

White-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus cayennensis) adult, perched on stick at night, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) adult, roosting on sand in desert during daytime, Morocco, March

European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), brown bird camouflaged against brown dry leaves

Common potoo in a tree at night. The common potoo (Nyctibius griseus) is a nocturnal bird that breeds in tropical Central and South America, from Nicaragua to northern Argentina and northern Uruguay

Nightjar, artwork C016 / 3236
Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), artwork. This bird is found most of Europe and temperate Asia

Caprimulgus aegyptius, egyptian nightjar
Egyptian nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus mahrattensis, sykes nightjar
Sykes nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus inornatus, plain nightjar
Plain nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus nubicus, nubian nightjar
Nubian nightar egg specimen

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"Captivating Nightjar: A Mysterious Nocturnal Bird" In the enchanting month of June, a Nightjar Capremulgus europaea gracefully lands on a song post in Norfolk. Its presence evokes an air of serenity as it blends into the twilight. Another June night brings us closer to nature's symphony, as a male Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus perches on a song post in North Norfolk. With its mesmerizing churring call, it adds an ethereal touch to the nocturnal ambiance. Venturing beyond borders, we discover the Egyptian Nightjar bird, captivating with its unique features and intriguing behavior. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its diverse wonders. Back in North Norfolk's embrace, another male Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus takes flight in a mesmerizing display during June. Its graceful movements against the darkening sky leave spectators spellbound by this avian spectacle. The elusive beauty of the Nightjar bird continues to captivate our imagination. With their cryptic plumage and haunting calls, they embody mystery and allure under moonlit skies. Meanwhile, amidst Cley's marshes in July, a female Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus carries food back to her nest—a testament to nature's intricate web of life unfolding before our eyes. Returning once more to North Norfolk's scenic landscapes in June is yet another male Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus showcasing his aerial prowess during his courtship dance. His wings create poetry against the fading light—an emblematic sight for those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. Delving into history reveals lithographs from 1897 depicting eggs of European birds—a reminder that these delicate treasures have fascinated naturalists throughout time. Further south lies Arcos de la Frontera where we encounter a Red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) diligently tending to its nest, carefully safeguarding the precious eggs within.