Mosquito Hawks

My Dad called them Mosquito Hawks and we used to watch them in the early evening, in the 50's catching insects while flying. They would make a cheeping noise and speed up their wings each time they succeeded. When they spotted a big one below they would fold in their wings and dive after it and when they spread their wings they made a booming noise.  Now on #PEI Prince Edward Island, Canada no one seems to even know what they are. :-(

#Insecticides ? Prevalence of Foxes? They nest and sleep mostly on the ground and on flat rooftops.

They are also known as:

#Nighthawk
#Bullbat
#Chordeiles minor
#NightJar
#GoatSucker

State of the Birds Report lists Common Nighthawk as a common bird in steep decline. Wondering why. If you spot this bird please report here, or on the Facebook page and, if you have information to share.

Links:

https://www.audubon.org/bird-family/nightjars 
 
https://gretchennewberry.wordpress.com/common-nighthawks/

https://gretchennewberry.wordpress.com/…/the-mythos-of-nig…/


http://bit.ly/Night-Hawk

Photos on Flickr   https://www.flickr.com/search/?q=nightjar