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Posted by Jennifer Sigmon,
North Country explorer from Asbury Park NJ
North Country explorer from Asbury Park NJ
September 4, 2023 —
I noticed a bird flying around our property and the hayfield next door, it flew like a bat in circles. There were lots of insects on this hot and humid September day. I realized it was a nighthawk. A rare sighting during daylight hours. Please allow me to add proper tag. Nighthawks are on decline, and it would be great if people could properly tag their sightings.
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