Thank you to all who so gently corrected me on my erroneous nighthawk ID. I had seen a woodcock earlier in the week. I found my daughter's MN Birds CD and listened again to the nighthawk. I just came in from listening outside and not only did I hear my bird, but also saw it in action. Definitely the woodcock. It does sound quite similar but a lower note (and all the odd noises as it comes back to it's perch - thought it was another bird the first night).
So, thank you again. I do hope I didn't ruffle too many feathers out there. Amy Drake
