Visible at dusk, the species is more readily seen than its more elusive nocturnal cousins, but all of these oddballs are ...

A rare, nocturnal bird thought to be extinct in Ireland has been spotted in the south-east. A recent survey has confirmed the existence of the rare, nocturnal nightjar bird in Ireland. With very few ...

The number of nightjars recorded in a national park is thought to have doubled in the past five years following conservation efforts. Seventy eight of the elusive birds, which are known for their ...