Nighthawks in High Park

[Trillian Flummox]

If you haven't yet had a chance to see Common Nighthawks, High Park is a great place to view them. I went last night for "Shakespeare in the Park" and counted at least 16 while I was waiting on the theatre's hillside; between 6:30 - 8:00 pm.  They were sometimes flying quite low over the trees, giving very good views. At one point I heard the distinct nasal "peent" call coming from a large tree behind me. It must have been roosting in a branch practically over my head for almost an hour! I tried desperately to find him in the tree but no luck.

-kris

[Rob'in'To]

Bird Studies Canada is doing a Nighthawk count this evening.

http://www.highparknaturecentre.com/ai1 ... stance_id=

[American Redstart]

Above the Ernie Kieth Baseball diamonds in high park from 6:00-8:30 P.M each night, I see at least 3 nightawks flying with gulls.

[Brian Bailey]

Wow!  Sounds like migration is in full swing for them.  I haven't seen that many together in years.

I thought I heard one this evening in Long Branch.  I stopped and listened and looked, but couldn't confirm it with another call or a glimpse.

BB

[Rob'in'To]

I stopped counting at 2 dozen last night.  I was having too much fun.