Hello,
I realized this morning that I didn't post the details of my Common Nighthawk report yesterday evening.  That's what happens when you post from your phone after a couple of beers I guess.  First of all, the sighting was at my house in Athens.  My parents were visiting and we were all hanging out in the yard.  I first heard the bird, but since their call sounds similar to American Woodcock, I wanted to visually confirm it.  My parents, like many non-birders, are always amazed when I ID a bird by sound.  I quickly located the bird and pointed it out to my folks-long pointed wings and white patches.  
Nighthawks are pretty easy to see in Athens because of the many flat roofed university buildings.  I have a lot of experience watching these birds feed.  Once it passed over my yard, I didn't hear or see it again.  This bird was on the move.  I suspect that it was taking advantage of the strong southern winds and heading to points north.  I don't keep records of arrival and departure like I should, but this birds seems to be pretty early.  They don't seem to arrive, or maybe I don't notice them, until we have consistent warm nights.  With the sudden change in temperature overnight, I hope that this bird survives the next couple of nights.
Good birding,Dan WeberAthens, Ohio
                                          
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