Hi Everyone,

A recent scan of current Atlas data shows that Common Nighthawk records are
missing from large portions of the state.  According to the first Ohio
Breeding Bird Atlas, they were present in 228 atlas blocks spread across the
vast majority of counties.  In many respects, nighthawks are truly urban
birds so they should be relatively easy to come by when present.  In
addition to their natural nesting habitat of fallow fields and disturbed
rocky areas, Common Nighthawks readily seek out flat gravel-covered roof
tops.

Nighthawks can be encountered frequently around large shopping centers and
downtown areas.  Gravel quarries might also be good places to check.  Please
help the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II get a complete picture of the
distribution of this species in the state.  This time of year is great for
seeing or hearing Common Nighthawks.  If you detect one of these amazing
aerialists, please let us know as soon as you can or submit your records
online.

Good birding!

--
Aaron Boone
Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II
School of Environment & Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
210 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1085
614.247.6458 (office)
www.ohiobirds.org/obba2/

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