Common Nighthawk
 | I’m a common bird of Florida’s grasslands during the summer months. As my name implies, I’m most active at night. You might be more likely to see me flying than perched, although I like to sit out on fenceposts, too! Most Likely Found: In the open fields When: Summer Where I've photographed: Lake County Backroads Read more: Common Nighthawk at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Common Nighthawk eBird range |
I have written 4 posts including a photo of a Common Nighthawk
Nighthawks and a Gorgeous Sunset
May 25, 2013 - Common Nighthawks love the open grassy areas, and sometimes I come across one sitting by himself out on the open.... Read more
More Common Nighthawks
April 30, 2013 - A few weeks ago I was excited to find my first Common Nighthawk after work one night.... Common Nighthawks are sometimes hard to find.... I also learned that Common Nighthawks are not yearlong residents of Florida - they come here for the summer only.... Read more
Glimpses of a Disappearing Florida
April 20, 2013 - Last night I found my first Common Nighthawk, or at least I think that's his ID.... Read more