'common' birds?

[Steve H]

Hello, I'm new to the board and a new member of TBC, although I've been birding in the area since I was a lad. I may have been walking around with my eyes and ears shut, or in the wrong place at the wrong time but there's a fair few 'common' birds I haven't seen, or have seen but been too dumb to recognise them.

For example the only nightjar Ive seen is a photo of one sat on my friends bird table early one morning
I know some birds are 'common' in the South and not in the North and vice versa, I'm not looking for specific directions to locations, but any suggestions as to how I might go about seeing one of these critters would be appreciated

[Jamie]

Hi Steve,

the Bird Club have a trip to see Nightjars in Guisborough Forrest on 7th June so this may be the easiest way to see them. The details are in the last newsletter which is avaliable from the main menu under Publications

Regards,
Jamie

[Steve H]

Thanks a lot Jamie (Steve- looks at his list for another shameful omission)

[Ted Parker]

Hello Steve,

The best way to see a Nightjar is to join the TBC Local Outing in June to the site in Guisborough Forest (see details on our last Newsletter, which can be downloaded off the Website).

Ted Parker

[Steve H]

Thanks Ted - I hope to get there

[azurebt]

Hi Steve

If you miss Nightjar on Saturday and you dont mid seeing them in North Yorks only feet away, let me know and I will arrange a visit for you. ABT

[Steve H]

Thanks a lot for the kind offer ABT- I'll keep you posted

[Steve H]

I saw a male Nightjar in the woods at Hutton village on the walk tonight - and a very good view it was too. I'll happily go and look for its north yorks counterpart Azurebt. if you have the time & inclination

[azurebt]

Hi Steve

At the North Yorks site there are 5 churring males and plenty of fly-by action with some birds flying directly overhead giving excellent views.

I am going on Thursday 12th but will be visiting the site a few more times during the season.

ABT