As dusk rolls around this evening, see if you can hear the sounds of summer - the call of the Nightjars.

Nightjars are nocturnal birds in the Caprimulgidae family that are found on all continents, excluding Antarctica. Here in the Piedmont of North Carolina we have three species: ☆ Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) ☆ Common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) ☆ Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) All three of our local nightjar species have experienced concerning levels of population declines. TLC works to protect vital open space, and each year we are protecting these places through conservation easements on private property and fee simple purchases of land. Learn more about these amazing birds in our newest Species Spotlight on TLC's blog, The Dirt, at the link in our bio.