Great eared nightjars live on the forest floor, remaining motionless throughout the day, camouflaged among leaf litter and ...

With its large, forward-facing eyes and head tufts that look like ears, the great eared nightjar resembles a dragon more than a bird. Often nicknamed the "baby dragon," this otherworldly-looking ...

A nightjar - a rare bird renowned for its unique call and impressive camouflage - has been spotted getting some shut-eye in ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions Last updated: 08 February 2011 In this clip from Iolo's Welsh Safari, Iolo helps rig up a nightjar trap in Crychan in Powys and reviews video footage of the ...

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Haldon Forest Park and much of the wider Haldon Forest area are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for their lowland heath, raptor populations, and butterfly species.

This year, the BTO is asking birders to log European Nightjar sightings via its Heathland Birds Survey, run in partnership with the RSPB and funded by Natural England. This will allow the charity to ...

European nightjar The nightjar frequently spends the day on the ground among dead bracken and is beautifully camouflaged with its black, brown and cream feathers breaking its outline. It also ...