For the next two years we will focus our efforts on a bird from the Caprimulgidae family —the mysterious and often-times mythical nightjars. We have three nightjars in Georgia to choose between, including the Eastern Whip-poor-will, the Chuck-will’s-widow, and the Common Nighthawk.
So why nightjars? Although they migrate extreme distances across the Americas, these three insectivorous birds can be found throughout the entire state of Georgia. Nightjars are incredibly secretive and can be rather invisible, except for their tell-tale calls. Because of their mysterious behavior, data and research are lacking, making it hard to understand the steady decline of each of their populations.
Once chosen, Georgia Audubon will direct our resources and expertise to this species—restoring native habitat, assisting with species-specific research, and engaging the public to help us understand statewide population numbers and migratory behavior. And whichever species wins, each of these nightjars (and many, many other birds and wildlife) will benefit from these efforts.
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