Date: 5/12/25 10:40 am From: Sarah Manning <sarah.manning...> Subject: [GABO-L] Nightjar Survey Network Reminder
Hello all,
A reminder that the National Nightjar Survey is going on now in Georgia through May 20!
The Atlantic Coast Joint Venture is spearheading an effort to get better nightjar survey coverage over the next few years in the states that border the Atlantic Ocean, to adequately document the population status and trends of the Chuck-will's-widow, Eastern whip-poor-will, and Common Nighthawk. This effort is part of the national Nightjar Survey Network.
In Georgia, the USGS BBS Lab, GADNR Wildlife Resources Division, and Birds Georgia are assisting with this effort. Each nightjar route will have 10 stops at 1-mile intervals. Each route will be run one time at night from May through July depending on moon phase and certain weather conditions (e.g., clear sky, visible moon). Survey procedures are outlined on the Nightjar Survey Network website (http://www.nightjars.org/).
The GA nightjar routes are now available on Nightjars.org <http://nightjars.org/>. You'll have to make a NatureCounts account and wait for approval from the admin (usually takes a day or two). Then, you'll be able to see which routes in Georgia are available.
Another survey window will open in June and July during high moon illumination (June 2 - 18 and July 2 - 17). You must make an account on nightjars.org to see and claim available routes.
Thank you! Please email me if you have any questions.
Sarah Manning, <sarah.manning...> Coastal Conservation Coordinator Birds Georgia
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