[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach nightjar (Nassau County)

2016-05-16 Thread Pat Palladino
On Saturday, a few people caught a glimpse of a nightjar (apparent Chuck-wills Widow) at Jones Beach West End. In an attempt to hear the Chuck, I headed down there this evening and was greeted by a calling Whip-poor-will. It called for about 15 minutes, then began its hunt, flying once through

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach nightjar (Nassau County)

2016-05-16 Thread Pat Palladino
On Saturday, a few people caught a glimpse of a nightjar (apparent Chuck-wills Widow) at Jones Beach West End. In an attempt to hear the Chuck, I headed down there this evening and was greeted by a calling Whip-poor-will. It called for about 15 minutes, then began its hunt, flying once through