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Get to Know the Common Nighthawk

At dusk or dawn, look for these swooping, diving hunters on their constant mission to devour flying insects

Ahh, summertime in Central Oregonโ€”days that seem to stretch on forever, dusk walks around town as the sun dips below the Three Sisters, and then there’s the diving flight of common nighthawks. These unusual birds are fascinating on so many fronts, from their nesting behavior to their diving displays to their annual migration. Let’s take […]

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