Over three evenings in June the Nightjars in the Dutch National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug were counted. The 13th annual survey counted 63 individual birds, a record.
In total 42 people, from various area bird groups, participated in the count. They observed 16 spots within the park.
Typically the Nightjar is found on heathland and open forests in the Sallandse Heuvelrug. The birds especially like the areas on the edge of the heath in this park. The Sallandse Heuvelrug is the northern border of the breeding area for the Nightjar and the birds are only found in the area during breeding season, from May until August.
