Nightjar Great Eared (Lyncornis macrotis) flight at night – India

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Taken near Thattekad Sanctuary Jungle Homestay.  Girish reported that a nightjar would fly over the causeway from 18:50 for 10 minutes and then depart every evening.  Amazingly, on schedule, the bird appeared going back and forth.  Capturing any moving image in the dark is a huge challenge, this bird was particularly difficult as it moved very quickly.  The broad striping on the tail confirms the species.  We need a ‘search light’ to capture a better image!