03/08/2015 Nightjars still present at Churlwood (Ashdown Forest)

Monday 3rd August 2015
Churlwood in the Ashdown Forest

Not having been on a Nightjar watch on my patch since early June, I was pleasantly surprised to find a strong presence there tonight.

At least 2 Nightjars were seen flying.  Bursts of "churring" were heard at regular intervals from 9.05 p.m.

• Visibility was so good I could see the Nightjar perched on the branch of tree that it was occupying.

Despite the long gap between visits, the Nightjars appear to be thriving at Churlwood!