This summer the twelfth annual edition of the European Nightjar survey took place in the Sallandse Heuvelrug, in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. Volunteers found the birds in a record 62 different locations this year, which is an increase of six locations from last year.
In total 42 volunteers counted the birds from 16 different areas over the course of three nights.
The nightjar lives in heath land. They are difficult to spot but more easily heard; their rattling call is unmistakable. Nightjars live in the Sallandse Heuvelrug during their nesting season, from May until August.
Source: AANTAL NACHTZWALUWEN NEEMT WEER TOE OP SALLANDSE HEUVELRUG
