I'm certain I heard a nightjar in our garden this week at dusk - probably a female. We've put a trail cam down close to where we think I heard it but I think we'll be lucky to record it.
We're surrounded by a mix of woodland and pasture. Some of the conifers were clear felled after Storm Arwen, so I found the article in the latest RSPB newsletter about nightjars a very helpful pointer.
The female may have come to this area last year as I heard the same "chrrrrr" around the same time of year in the evening. Just once that time so I will be delighted if she's back. No idea if she's found a mate nearby.
Heather Martin said:
Well Nightjars do nest in North East England every year of which i go to see in at Dusk in June every year!
Regards,
Ian.