Nightjars on the Blackdowns

 
Stephen Foster
 
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Stephen Foster
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22 May 2026 16:00
 

At least three nightjars were at Sampford Point on the Blackdowns yesterday evening on private land on the Somerset side of the border. Churring started at 9.22pm when it was still reasonably light, and the birds were quite active, resulting in a few good flight views.