Monday 2nd August 2010
Just when you thought it was safe..... Last night at about 7pm, a Fox attacked the nest. The adult Nightjar was quick off the mark and flew away. Unnoticed by the Fox, the two chicks also managed to run off into the bracken. The adult has possibly now moved the chicks a little distance away. However, it may only be a matter of time before the Fox returns.
See the video and picture links to the right.
Sunday 1st August 2010
This Nightjar nest is situated in a large open area of heath and bracken. The female hatched two eggs a short while ago. During the day she moves the chicks under the protection of the bracken, normally to the left of picture. At night they move to the centre. The chicks will leave the nest in seven to ten days.
We eventually hope to be live each night from about 8pm, as this is their active time. During the day you will be watching the last night's footage.
Saturday 31st July 2010
We now have a camera on a Nightjar nest and will be streaming video very shortly.