Yes, agree with Angus, spotlighting would be a good way to see them! :-)
When spotlighting Owlet-nightjar I'd recommend holding the torch at eye level
and look straight down the beam of light. (This is actually a good way to
spotlight most birds and mammals.) In the case of Owlet-nightjar specifically
I've found that, for some reason (perhaps the shape of their eyes?), if you
don't do this, it can be a little hard to see their eye shine, perhaps why
Angus recommends using a headlamp.
Cheers,
Tim
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From: mcnabangus
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:07 PM
To: Tim Dolby; ;
Subject: Owlet-Nightjar
Hi judith,
I would suggest spotlighting them is much easier, using a headtorch is fine.
They have very obvious eyeshine and can be tracked down fairly easily when
calling.
Cheers
Angus McNab
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From: Tim Dolby <>
Date:
To: Judith L-A <>
Subject: Owlet-Nightjar
Hi Judith,
At night, when you hear it, you could try a little bit of call-playback. Not
too much - you don't want to upset the bird in anyway - just enough to see if
it comes in. Otherwise, often the best way to see Australian Owlet-nightjar is
to find their daytime roosting tree and hollow. Scratch the base of any tree
that has small hollows. If present, the bird may flush, thinking the noise is
an intruder such as a Goanna. Interesting to know where you are you, urban or
country?
Cheers,
Tim
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From: Birding-Aus on behalf of Judith L-A
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:51 PM
To:
Subject: Owlet-Nightjar
Possibly there's an Owlet-Nightjar on my place. Are there any tips out
hereon how to sight them???
Judith
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