A map recently shared by the Nightjar Survey Network shows North Carolina as a leader in nightjar surveys and monitoring. (View map at: bit.ly/2XLIzZ1) In the western foothills and mountain region, data collected by volunteers for 10 years was analyzed by Dr. Scott Pearson of Mars Hill University to develop a model predicting where Eastern whip-poor-wills (Antrostomus vociferus) are likely to occur. Commission biologists are beginning to verify the model with direct observations. One thing we kn

Eastern Whip-poor-will calling in the night! - New Jersey, USA (April 23, 2025) *I could not find the bird, so I just hit record on my camera to get the sound. Instagram: @scottmichaelmiller_photography #nature #birdcalls #naturesounds #jersey | Scott Michael Miller Photography

Now this one is a rare sight! The Eastern Whip-poor-will singing it's song along a forest road in the PAWilds. Make sure you have your sound on! . . . . . . . . #nature #pawilds #wildlife #whippoorwill #tamronamericas #teampawild #birdsong #exceptionaleyephotos #nikonusa #tamroncreates #nikoncreators #summertime #summer #animalovers #birds #nightbird #fyp | Exceptional Eye Photos

The little Eastern Screech-Owl lives alongside people in many suburban and even urban settings throughout the eastern United States. Although widespread, this nocturnal bird, like the Barn Owl and Eastern Whip-poor-will, often goes unseen and is best detected by its song and calls. The screech-owl has a distinctive, whinny-like call. If you've heard that odd sound, you may have an Eastern Screech-Owl as a neighbor! This owl also brings an unexpected visitor to its nest in one of the bird world's