Went with the girls to Dersingham Bog to look at Nightjars and scored big style. Daylight churring, wing claps and flights giving great views and it became pretty clear where a nest was located. There was also a Grasshopper Warbler showing well after I flushed it from the path side. The return home took in a stop on the Washes at Welney where a Corncrake ramped it's metronomic song across the grasslands.
A return to the bog was a must and I met Ben and Mark Hawkes, our expectations high. Once again churring started early and we were able to locate a Nightjar within the canopy on an Oak bough.
The following hour gave an almost continuous stream of views as two adjacent pairs went about their business. Given the light and the showy nature of these pairs we had some excellent views of such enigmatic birds, in fact my very best views ever. Certainly my new favourite Nightjar site.
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